2000 Bmw 740il Problems
The 2000 BMW 740IL has 20 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls, with tire issues being the most reported problem. Based on 20 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Tire Issues the most reported area.
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This 2000 Bmw 740il has 20 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Tire Issues.
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2000 Bmw 740il Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA official fuel economy rating for the 2000 Bmw 740il.
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BMW 740IL (2000) has 20 NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Tire issues are most common (4 complaints), followed by electrical faults (3). Brake and hydraulic problems each have 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Bmw
- Model
- 740il
- Model year
- 2000
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 20
- Crash-related complaints
- 0
- Safety recall campaigns
- 2
- Top reported component
- Tire Issues
- Reliability signal
- Good Record
- EPA MPG combined
- 18
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 15 / 22
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
Common problems
Most common 2000 Bmw 740il problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Tire Issues
Electrical Faults
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Complaint patterns center on Tire Issues, Electrical Faults, Headlight/Taillight Failures. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2000 Bmw 740il?
The 2000 BMW 740IL has a low complaint count but covers multiple systems. Buyers should prioritize inspecting tires, electrical components, and brakes. With only 20 complaints across one model year, confidence is low, so a thorough pre-purchase inspection is essential.
These complaint patterns indicate potential issues with tires, electrical systems, and brakes that could affect safety and reliability. Addressing them before purchase can prevent unexpected repairs.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who are willing to perform detailed inspections and have a budget for potential repairs on a luxury sedan.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers seeking a trouble-free, low-maintenance vehicle should consider other years with fewer complaints.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2000 Bmw 740il
Inspection Focus
- Inspect tires for wear, damage, and proper inflation.
- Check all electrical systems including lights, windows, and dashboard.
- Test brake system for unusual noises or pedal feel.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect tires for wear, damage, and proper inflation.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for reported components.
- Have a mechanic inspect before purchase.
Check the exact car
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Before buying a used 2000 Bmw 740il, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2000 BMW 740IL shows 20 complaints and 2 recalls. Tire issues lead with 4 complaints, followed by electrical faults (3) and headlight/taillight failures (2). Brake system, hydraulic, transmission/drivetrain, and engine problems each have 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: With only one model year analyzed, no comparison to other years is available.
Recall context: Two recalls indicate that verifying all recall repairs are completed is important before purchase.
- Tire issues account for 4 of 20 complaints, the highest count.
- Electrical faults total 3 complaints, the second most common issue.
- Brake system and hydraulic issues each have 2 complaints.
- Tire Issues
- Electrical Faults
- Headlight/Taillight Failures
Full breakdown
All 2000 Bmw 740il complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Bmw 740il. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2000 Bmw 740il. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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 …
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 …
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 TH…
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 HA…
I AM WRITING REGARDING MY 2000 BMW 740IL. FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC), AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE AT RANDOM INTERVALS. THIS INDICATES THAT THE DYNAMIC STABILITY AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS ARE NO LONGER WORKING. TH…
TWO DAYS AFTER PURCHASING A 2000 BMW 740IL WITH 45,000 MILES ON IT FROM A FRIEND, I LEFT MY DRIVEWAY AND ACTIVATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED SEAT. AFTER DRIVING SEVERAL HUNDRED YARDS, I BEGAN TO SMELL SMOKE. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE TO TRY TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. M…
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% O…
REAR TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 99,000 MILES
I PURCHASED A 2000, BMW 740IL ON APRIL 5, 2005. THE CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 65,000 MILES. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR COOLANT SYSTEM FAILURE 4 TIMES. EACH TIME THE MONITORING SYSTEM INDICATED LOW COOLANT. THE FIRST 2 TIME, THE ENGIN HAD PL…
CAR IS SMOKING WHEN STARTED OR IDLING, HAPPENED AFTER OIL AND TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE. LARGE CLOUDS OF SMOKE, TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES, REPLACED MANY ITEMS,COST T ME 1400. NO CHANGE IN PROBLEM. DEALER DOES NOT HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT'S WRONG. AM CONTACTING BMW MAIN OFFICE. *JB
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 RE…
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(NHTSA 04C002000) FOR THE CAR SEAT STRAP WEBBING. NO PARTS AVAILABLE. BRITAX E920606 MARATHON OCT 27 2003. *JB
I HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING SLIGHT VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE ON I-95. A WHILE LATER, I BEGAN TO SENSE A VERY SLIGHT CONTROL ISSUE WITH THE CAR AS IT SEEMED TO WOBBLE JUST A BIT AND DECIDED IT WAS BEST TO PULL OFF AT THE APPROACHING EXIT. AT THE TOP OF THE EXIT I BEGAN …
THE DEALER SAYS US SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS CANOT BE ADJUSTED FOR SAFETY REASONS. CONSUMER STATES' THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR THE ROAD AHEAD. CONSUMER FEELS ITS A MANUFACTURES DEFECT. THE HEADLIGHTS ARE AT AN ANGLE WERE THEY ARE POINTING DOWNW…
SPEEDOMETER READS 10% TOO HIGH - DEALER CAN NOT FIX - DOT STANDARD 2.5%. *PH *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**768326
TRAVELING AT 65MPH ON FREEWAY, TIRE BLEW OUT ON INNER SIDE. HAD TO PULL OVER ON LEFT SIDE OF FREEWAY. HIGHWAY PATROL HAD TO STOP TRAFFIC ON FREEWAY AND HAD ME DRIVE ON FLAT TIRE TO NEAREST EXIT TO A SAFE SPOT FOR CHANGE OFF TIRE. TIRE DEALER FOUD A SMALL NAIL ON FACE OF TIRE. …
NO CHILD SEAT TETHER APPARATUS, SAME VEHICLE DELIVERED 1 MONTH LATER HAS (3) TETHER APPARATUS HOOKS BUILT INTO CAR. DEALER WANTS OVER $200 TO INSTALL SAME IN MY VEHICLE. MY 1995 BMW 540I HAD ACCESSIBLE HOLES IN WHICH TO INSTALL TETHER HOOKS AT A COST OF $3. WHY WOULD SAME MODEL…
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, A CAR IN THE OTHER LANE HIT A PIECE OF FIREWOOD AND KNOCKED IT UNDER OUR CAR. THIS CAUSED (FOR SOME REASON) THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ON THE DOOR (THE SIDE AIRBAG) TO DEPLOY. WHEN IT DEPLOYED, IT TORE LOOSE A STRIP OF DECORATIVE METAL ON THE INTERIOR…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2000 Bmw 740il.
Safety recalls
2000 Bmw 740il recalls
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2000 Bmw 740il. Two recalls indicate that verifying all recall repairs are completed is important before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
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Questions
2000 Bmw 740il buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2000 Bmw 740il reliable?▾
Good Record. NHTSA currently shows 20 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2000 BMW 740IL has a low complaint count but covers multiple systems. Buyers should prioritize inspecting tires, electrical components, and brakes. With only 20 complaints across one model year, confidence is low, so a thorough pre-purchase inspection is essential. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Bmw 740il?▾
#1: Tire Issues (4 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (3 complaints). #3: Headlight/Taillight Failures (2 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Bmw 740il?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2000 Bmw 740il?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2000 Bmw 740il, NHTSA complaints include 0 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 20 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2000 Bmw 740il have any recalls?▾
Yes. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2000 Bmw 740il. A major recall area is STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION. Two recalls indicate that verifying all recall repairs are completed is important before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2000 Bmw 740il?▾
The 2000 BMW 740IL has a low complaint count but covers multiple systems. Buyers should prioritize inspecting tires, electrical components, and brakes. With only 20 complaints across one model year, confidence is low, so a thorough pre-purchase inspection is essential. These complaint patterns indicate potential issues with tires, electrical systems, and brakes that could affect safety and reliability. Addressing them before purchase can prevent unexpected repairs. Pay extra attention to Tire Issues during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Bmw 740il reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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