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2000 BMW Z3 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 BMW Z3, most often about the air bags (50% of complaints, typically around 72,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Z3 model year since 2000.

Complaints34
Recalls0
Crashes reported6
Fires reported0
Injuries reported101 death reported

Most common 2000 BMW Z3 problems

  1. Air bags

    17 complaints · 50%

    Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.

    Tl contact owns a 2000 BMW Z3. While the contact was driving approximately 2 MPH into an intersection, unexpectedly an opposing vehicle crashed into the front driver side door. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact. The contact sustained severe injuries consisting of a broken collar bone, eight broken ribs and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 65,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2000 BMW Z3. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the contact's vehicle was involved in a front end collision. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained vertebrae damage, a sternum contusion, and breathing issues that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 80,000 miles

  2. Transmission

    5 complaints · 15%

    Parts named most often: manual transmission, clutch assembly, driveline.

    Niello BMW of sacramento checked my Z3 2000 for traction control light is on advise, and some fluttering noise came out during acceleration. They found out that there's metal shavings in the differential. They repaired it and replaced it with new one as what they advised to me, plus they replaced thr brake pads…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 51,639 miles

  3. Seat belts

    5 complaints · 15%

    Parts named most often: front.

    I have had various problems with my BMW Z3 2000''internal water pump failure while on the freeway, rattling noises in the car because of the braking system, etc. Additionally, I have continually had the same problem year over year since I've owned the vehicle--the SRS light on the dash coming on due to the seat belt…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2005, at 27,000 miles

  4. Body and structure

    5 complaints · 15%

    Parts named most often: body, frame and members.

    Tl contact owns a 2000 BMW Z3. The contact heard a loud noise underneath the vehicle. A local mechanic stated that there was an 8 inch fracture in the subframe. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and they welded the frame. One year later, the contact noticed that the rear tires, where the crack was located…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 135,000 miles
    I heard a creaking from the rear of my car, I put it on jacks to check it out. To my surprise I found extensive damage to the floor pan mainly around the differential mount. The car is undrivable., but yet BMW will not take full responsibility for the matter. I see it as a safety issue as if I did not check it and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 70,000 miles

  5. Suspension

    4 complaints · 12%

    I heard a creaking from the rear of my car, I put it on jacks to check it out. To my surprise I found extensive damage to the floor pan mainly around the differential mount. The car is undrivable., but yet BMW will not take full responsibility for the matter. I see it as a safety issue as if I did not check it and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 70,000 miles
    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 characters in the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 127,000 miles

  6. Other or unspecified

    4 complaints · 12%

    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
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 192,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2000 BMW Z3 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2000 BMW Z3

What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW Z3?
By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (17 complaints, typically around 72,000 miles); transmission (5 complaints); seat belts (5 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2000 BMW Z3 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 BMW Z3. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2000 a bad year for the BMW Z3?
It is the most complained-about Z3 model year since 2000, with 34 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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