2000 BMW 740IL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 740IL years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 BMW 740IL. That ranks 3rd out of 7 740IL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (4 complaints, 20%), typically at around 80,018 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 20owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 BMW 740IL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 4 | 20% | 80,018 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 15% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 10% | 79,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 10% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% | 63,050 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 10% | 96,620 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | 64,540 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 45,678 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | 64,540 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 BMW 740IL 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.
The information panel in front of the stering column in the dash is so pixalated the information such as the odometer and other necessary safety information is unreadable. The dealer where the car was purchased as a certified bmw, 18 months after the purchase in 2004 the car had approximately…
I have a 2000 bmw 740il that is very hard to read from the dash board or the instrument panel. I cannot read the exact mileage on the car, outside temperature or any other information that comes to the screen behind the steering wheel. I would like to have this fix since it is a safety hazard. Any…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 740il. The contact was braking from approximately 45 mph when the brakes locked. The contact was able to release the brakes and proceed. Several days later, the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the mechanic advised that without the brake warning…
I own a 2000 bmw 740il and the reverse went out on the transmission. As i researched this issue i found that it is a common problem and known issue to bmw. I have kept the recommended maintenance and want to lodge a complaint as i believe this to be a recall issue. *tr
The problem areas of missing pixels are primarily located in the driver's instrument cluster that displays odometer & trip odometer, outside temperature , and check control display, such as warnings/parking brake/coolant temperature /level/ key & seat belt reminder, etc. Bmws have been evaluating…
Other BMW 740IL years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 740IL | 26 | 1 |
| 2000 | 20 | 1 |
| 1999 740IL | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 740IL | 26 | 0 |
| 1997 740IL | 19 | 1 |
| 1996 740IL | 11 | 1 |
| 1995 740IL | 12 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW 740IL?
Owners most often report tires, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 BMW 740IL?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 BMW 740IL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 740IL model years, the 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.