2000 BMW 5 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 5 Series years
- Not enough data 14th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 BMW 5 Series. That ranks 14th out of 19 5 Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 BMW 5 Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 69,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 BMW 5 Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 BMW 5 Series.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle will not go into reverse. The vehicle has been serviced and the vehicle needed a new transmission. The consumer found the recall for the 1999 nhtsa recall 99v005000. *jb
While driving at 40 mph all of airbags in vehicle deployed except steering wheel. Consumer felt airbags should not have deployed without hitting anything. *ak
Other BMW 5 Series years
← 1999 5 Series · 2001 5 Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 5 Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 5 Series | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 5 Series | 81 | 4 |
| 2010 5 Series | 6 | 5 |
| 2009 5 Series | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 5 Series | 105 | 3 |
| 2007 5 Series | 13 | 3 |
| 2006 5 Series | 85 | 7 |
| 2005 5 Series | 21 | 4 |
| 2004 5 Series | 64 | 6 |
| 2003 5 Series | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 5 Series | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 5 Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 5 Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 5 Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 5 Series | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 5 Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 5 Series | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW 5 Series?
Owners most often report air bags, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2000 BMW 5 Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 BMW 5 Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 5 Series model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.