MYRModel Year Report

2000 BMW Z3

○ Not enough data
2000 BMW Z3
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:49:09.404Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW Z3 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1996: 30 complaints 1996 1997: 47 complaints 1998: 30 complaints 1998 1999: 39 complaints 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 19 complaints 2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2004
2000: 34 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
199630
199747
199830
199939
200034
200119
20026
20032
20040

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 26%

26% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2000 BMW Z3. The contact’s wife stated that while coming to a stop, the driver’s side front air bag inadvertently deployed with no warning light illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250828

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW Z3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180713

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW Z3. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY AND ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180618

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY DURING A COLLISON. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010629

AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHEN AUTOMOBILE STRUCK AN OBJECT UNDER THE CAR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES PER HOUR, INJURING THE DRIVER. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010521

SUSPENSION 12%

12% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.

INJURY DEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Rear subframe suspension weld bolt crack from the body subframe, Can observe on the truck of the car the fracture weld bolds. Critical, because it hold on site the differential and rear drives components.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231105

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

Rear subframe suspension weld bolt crack from the body subframe, Can observe on the truck of the car the fracture weld bolds. Critical, because it hold on site the differential and rear drives components.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231105

SEAT BELTS 9%

9% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER S

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 BMW Z3 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2000 BMW Z3 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW Z3?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 BMW Z3 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.