2000 BMW 740I recalls and problems

The 2000 BMW 740I has 1 recall and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

2000 Bmw 740I
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How the 2000 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 15 740I model years — 2nd most.

1recalls
12complaints
1crashes
1fires
0injuries
78,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Exterior Lighting

Feb 17, 2000 · NHTSA campaign 00V048000 · 17,700 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The brake lamps in these vehicles are controlled by a switch activated by the movement of the brake pedal. This switch could fail internally, causing it to remain either in the "brake lamps off" position or in the "brake lamps on" position.

Original NHTSA wording

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMPS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE CONTROLLED BY A SWITCH ACTIVATED BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS SWITCH COULD FAIL INTERNALLY, CAUSING IT TO REMAIN EITHER IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS ON" POSITION.

Risk: If this happens, the brake lamps either will not operate or will be continuously illuminated, regardless of brake pedal position.

Original NHTSA wording

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS EITHER WILL NOT OPERATE OR WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing brake lamp switch with an improved switch.

Owner notification began May 15, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train3
Fuel System2
Seats2
Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Engine1
Equipment1
Exterior Lighting1
Service Brakes1
Tires1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2001: 1 complaints20012003: 3 complaints200332004: 2 complaints20042009: 2 complaints20092010: 1 complaints20102011: 2 complaints20112017: 1 complaints20171

2000 vs. other BMW 740I years

2000: 12 complaints20002001: 15 complaints152012: 4 complaints20122013: 1 complaints2014: 1 complaints20142015: 1 complaints2016: 12 complaints20162017: 7 complaints2018: 5 complaints20182019: 4 complaints2020: 1 complaints20202021: 1 complaints2023: 12 complaints20232024: 3 complaints2026: 1 complaints20261

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2000. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2000 BMW 740I have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2000 BMW 740I, the latest from Feb 17, 2000 (exterior lighting). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW 740I?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (3), fuel system (2), seats (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.