2000 BMW 740I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 740I years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 BMW 740I. That ranks 2nd out of 20 740I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 25%), typically at around 82,868 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 BMW 740I 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 25% | 82,868 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 17% | 59,075 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 17% | 139,550 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | 22,565 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | 22,565 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 8% | 22,565 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 BMW 740I recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake lamps in these vehicles are controlled by a switch activated by the movement of the brake pedal. This switch could fail internally, causing it to remain either in the "brake lamps off" position or in the "brake lamps on" position.
Risk: If this happens, the brake lamps either will not operate or will be continuously illuminated, regardless of brake pedal position.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing brake lamp switch with an improved switch.
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.
When seat heater switched on, a burning smell resulted. I switched it off immediately. Inspection of seat afterwards resulted in finding a spot where the leather was burned. Clearly this could result in a burn to the driver or a fire.
I purchased this car in may 2009 and shortly after in the summer, august early september, the reverse started to act up. Sometimes i had to wait a short period for the reverse to actually engage. It started to occur more frequently and i had it inspected. The result was that the transmission was…
On saturday, june 4, my daughter was driving my 2000 bmw 740i. She had been driving for about 4 blocks and the passenger seat broke out in flames. It began when the car filled with smoke. She did not know what was going on so she pulled over and got out of the car and when she stepped back from the…
Tl* the contact has a 2000 bmw 740i. The contact stated that the vehicle's brake lights stay on all the time. This vehicle has a recall campaign number 00v048000. The recall states that if the switch does not have a white stripe on it then it needs to be replaced. The contact feels the vehicle…
I just received an email giving me an update on consumer complaints. I own a 2000 bmw 740i and the reverse also went out on the transmission and i had to have it rebuilt. I believe that being "a top of the line automobile" the reverse should not be failing. *tr
Other BMW 740I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 740I | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 740I | 3 | 5 |
| 2023 740I | 12 | 9 |
| 2021 740I | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 740I | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 740I | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 740I | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 740I | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 740I | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 740I | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 740I | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 740I | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 740I | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 740I | 15 | 3 |
| 2000 | 12 | 1 |
| 1999 740I | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 740I | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 740I | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 740I | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 740I | 9 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW 740I?
Owners most often report power train, fuel system, gasoline, seats problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 BMW 740I?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 BMW 740I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 740I model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.