2000 BMW 5 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 14, 2004 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

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.

BMW 5 Series
E34 M5 3.6 - M-Aussenspiegel sind nachgerüstet. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: M536, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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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.

Air Bags1
Power Train1 · ~69,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags150%———
Power Train150%69,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 1 complaints
2000: 1200012004: 120041

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 BMW 5 Series recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 BMW 5 Series.

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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

Power Train · received Oct 14, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10096874

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

Air Bags · received Dec 19, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 876704

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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.