2000 BMW E46 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E46 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 BMW E46. That is the most of any E46 model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is structure (8 complaints, 44%), typically at around 74,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 18owner 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 E46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 8 | 44% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 28% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 11% | 81,518 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 11% | 50,074 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | 88,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 BMW E46 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 BMW E46.
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 rear taillights on my car have burnt out. I thought it was the bulbs. But when i went to check, the brown wire on both of my taillights completely burned and also burned entirely causing damage to the harness. *tr
Bmw 330i auto reverse gear failure gear box model zf5hp19 year 2000 w reg. *tr
2000 bmw 323i will not go into reverse. Called bmw na their response " this is no bmw problem. I wrote the president of bmw and you should do this as well here is the info you need. President josep kerscher address: bmw of north america 300 chestnut ridge rd. Woodcliff lake, nj 07677. *tr
Without warning, reverse gear stopped working, acts as if in neutral. All other gears working well. Intend to repair and save receipts and old parts. *tr
The problem with my 2000 323 ci bmw is, the rear mounting points for the subframe have ripped out from their spots in the sheet metal because the rear differential transmits the torsional load from the engine through the subframe, then into the chassis. The constant loading and unloading weakens…
Other BMW E46 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 E46 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 E46 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 E46 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 E46 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 E46 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 E46 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 E46 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 E46 | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW E46?
Owners most often report structure, power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 BMW E46?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 BMW E46 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E46 model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.