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2000 BMW 740ilProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2000 BMW 740il, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 27, 2016. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 BMW 740il has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Tires
3Electrical system
2Engine and engine cooling
2Service brakes, hydraulic
2Exterior lighting
2Power train
1Air bags
1Wheels
1Child seat
33 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Child seat | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2000 BMW 740il recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2000 vs. every other 740il year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 740il median. How we score
'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 740il owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SIDEWALL AT THE BEAD HAS CRACKED. THE CRACK IS 10" LONG. THE CRACK IS BEHIND THE BEAD ON THE WHEEL WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO LOSE AIR QUICKLY CAUSING THE LEFT REAR TIRE TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE TIRE FAILED. THE DEALERSHIP OFFERED 30% OFF OF A NEW TIRE. THE…
THE REAR TIRES WERE WORN AND THE CONSUMER COULD SEE THE TIRE BELT. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. MICHELIN 25545R18 PLEASE PROVIDE THE DOT NUMBER. *JB
MICHELIN TIRE: SIZE 2554518 A/S PILOT; UPON WALKING AWAY FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A WHITE SUBSTANCE ON THE REAR TIRE. AFTER EXAMINING CLOSER, IT WAS THE TREAD BELTS SHOWING THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THE TIRE. THIS PROBLEM IS ALSO SHOWING ON THE OTHER REAR TIRE. MICHELIN HAS…
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