2000 BMW Z3 Roadster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Z3 Roadster years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Z3 Roadster model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (8 complaints, 47%), typically at around 61,900 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 17owner 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 Z3 Roadster 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 | 47% | 61,900 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 24% | 82,754 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 18% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 12% | 55,723 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 12% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | 22,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 BMW Z3 Roadster recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster.
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.
I heard a creaking from the rear of my car, i put it on jacks to check it out. To my surprise i found extensive damage to the floor pan mainly around the differential mount. The car is claimed to be undrivable by bmw, but yet they will not take full responsibility for the matter. I see it as a…
Passenger airbag deployed breaking the windshield. The key wasn't even in the ignition.
Rear subframe / trunk floor / differential mount failure
Passenger side seat belt is locked in the retracted position. And also locks intermittently on the driver's side as well. This has been happening on the driver's side for the past couple of years. I rarely have passengers so this is the first time noticed that it has happened with the passenger…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw z3 roadster. The contact stated that while traveling 55 mph, the front driver's side air bag erroneously deployed. The contact sustained burns, bruising, and hair loss as a result. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The…
Other BMW Z3 Roadster years
← 1998 Z3 Roadster · 2001 Z3 Roadster →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Z3 Roadster | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 Z3 Roadster | 19 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster?
Owners most often report structure, air bags, suspension problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Z3 Roadster model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.