2000 BMW Z3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Z3 years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 BMW Z3. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Z3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (17 complaints, 50%), typically at around 72,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 10 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 34owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 BMW Z3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 17 | 50% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 15% | 51,639 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 15% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 15% | 102,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 12% | 98,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 12% | 192,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 6% | 51,639 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 6% | 51,639 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 3% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 BMW Z3 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 BMW Z3.
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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 contact owns a 2000 BMW Z3. The contactâs wife stated that while coming to a stop, the driverâs side front air bag inadvertently deployed with no warning light illuminated. The contactâs wife sustained a bruised arm; no medical attention was provided. A police report was not filed. The…
Rear subframe suspension weld bolt crack from the body subframe, Can observe on the truck of the car the fracture weld bolds. Critical, because it hold on site the differential and rear drives components.
The subframe is tearing apart from the frame itself in the trunk. Spot welds have failed and separation is obvious. ## vin passed ## bmw 2000#vpic# 4 - vin corrected, error in one position only (indicated by ! In suggested vin), multiple matches found; 14 - unable to provide information for all the…
Both airbags popped while my car was parked at 711. My dash and windshield cracked. The car was not started. I was sitting in the driver seat. Had just put the key in the ignition
The air bag comes on all the time . I think it might have takat a air bags
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW Z3?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 BMW Z3?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 BMW Z3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Z3 model years, the 2000 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.