2000 BMW 3 Series Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 BMW 3 Series, 3% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,300 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I'm just concern if there is a recall to be fixed on my car (2000 Bmw x3 2.5i) I've noticed 2x already that while driving on the freeway my gas pedal accelerates speed. In december 2010 while driving on a slight snow, the car won't stop for a second when applying brakes; my front rotor and brakes were being replaced on march 7, 2011 at the dealer. My main concern here is the gas pedal acceleration. I would like to know how can I get a free maintenance free check service.”
NHTSA complaint #10404429, filed 2011-06, 89,300 miles“I experienced a typical problem with my 2000 Bmw 323ci , as the subframe began to tear after only 57000 miles of use. After some complaining, I was able to get Bmw to goodwill the repairs. But as soon as I picked up the car after the repairs were completed, the emergency brake parking light began to malfunction. It would come on when the brake was released etc. A couple weeks later the traction control light began to do the same thing. I didn't think too much of it, but now about 9 months later I have experienced severe electrical problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10162038, filed 2006-07, 60,000 miles“The brake lights and turn signals don't work... The transmission- reverse has gone out... And the radiator has a serious leak... Makes the car run hot!”
NHTSA complaint #10887482, filed 2016-07, 148,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10030844Aug 1, 2009Bmw vehicles: teileclearing for dynamic stability control (dsc). A part replacement authorization must be obtained by submitting a tc case in puma before any of the following dsc…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 10% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 5 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 8% |
| 2001 | 2 | 6% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2000 BMW 3 Series
35 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 BMW 3 Series
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology