MYRModel Year Report

2000 BMW Z3

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2000 BMW Z3
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:51:05.127Z

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
34
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

50% of complaints

Complaints per year

1996: 30 complaints 1996 1997: 47 complaints 1998: 30 complaints 1998 1999: 39 complaints 2000: 34 complaints 2000 34 2001: 19 complaints 2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2004
1996: 30 complaints 1996 1997: 47 complaints 1997 1998: 30 complaints 1998 1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 34 complaints 2000 34 2001: 19 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2004
1996: 30 complaints 1996 1997: 47 complaints 1997 1998: 30 complaints 1998 1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 34 complaints 2000 34 2001: 19 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2004

2000: 34 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199630
199747
199830
199939
200034
200119
20026
20032
20040

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

50% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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, 2025-08-28

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, 2018-07-13

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, 2018-06-18

Seat belts

18% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and warning light/devices.

Structure

15% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

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, 2023-11-05

Also filed under Suspension

Power train

15% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and differential unit.

Suspension

12% · 4 reports
INJURYDEATH

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2000 BMW Z3 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
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 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 BMW Z3 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.