2000 BMW 7 Series: common problems and reliability
An average 7 Series year.
36 owner complaints, most about power train. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2000 7 Series?The 2000 BMW 7 Series has 36 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and tires.
Safety record for the 2000 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2000 BMW 7 Series vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other 7 Series years only. How we score it
Is 2000 a good year for the 7 Series?
Across the 30 7 Series model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2022) to 317 (2006). With 36 complaints, the 2000 7 Series sits about the same as the model's median of 35.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2000 7 Series
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Campaign 10E021000FCP GROTON IS RECALLING CERTAIN STEERING CENTER DRAG LINKS, P/N 32 21 1 096 057, SOLD FROM DECEMBER 1, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 9, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 2001 BMW 740I, 740IL, AND 750IL PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SHAFT OF THE STEERING CENTER TIE ROD MAY SHEAR OFF.
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Campaign 00V048000VEHICLE 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on generation and ownership phase.
Owner insights cover all generations of the 7 Series. See the full 7 Series owner picture and every model year.
Other 7 Series model years
Compare every 7 Series year side by side to see how 2000 ranks against the rest.
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