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BMW 740IModel year report

2000 BMW 740I Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
73,075miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 4.4L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 BMW 740I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2000 BMW 740I. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and seats (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 73,075 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 8 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “About november of 2007 I began to experience a delay in engaging reverse. I went to have the car serviced for this and the problem was diagnosed as a possible valve body issue with replacement of the transmission being the best solution because they were not sure and it was the only way to be safe. March of 2008 the reverse gear completely failed and from that point until present the car will not reverse. I took the car to a different repair shop for a second opinion and I was told the same thing, replace the transmission to be safe. I even contacted Bmw of north america about this problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10262928, filed 2009-03, 82,868 miles

Fuel system: “My car was leaking gas from the tank on the way home and when I got home I noticed that the gas tank was wet with gas and it leaked on the floor my whole garage is filled with gas vapor.”

NHTSA complaint #10056280, filed 2004-02, 68,150 miles

Seats: “On saturday, june 4, my daughter was driving my 2000 Bmw 740I. She had been driving for about 4 blocks and the passenger seat broke out in flames. It began when the car filled with smoke. She did not know what was going on so she pulled over and got out of the car and when she stepped back from the car, she saw flames coming from the seat of the car. The car has heated seats -- but the fire seemed to come from the panel of controls that is on the side of the seat. The fire department was called and they put out the fire in the seat of the car. The menlo park, ca fire department took a report.”

NHTSA complaint #10404526, filed 2011-06, 140,000 miles

Air bags: “While driving at normal speed the driver wearing the seat belt had a front collision, and neither of the air bags deployed. No air bag light warning prior to the crash. Police report and pictures available.”

NHTSA complaint #10033949, filed 2003-08

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 82,868 miles.

0%0–1025%10–250%25–5025%50–7525%75–10025%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 73,075 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20012003320042009201020112017
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2000 BMW 740I version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
740i/740i Sport RWD4.4L 8-cyl5-speed automatic152218$4,550
740i/740i Sport RWD4.4L 8-cyl5-speed automatic141916$5,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2000 BMW 740I → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 8 on record; the latest 8 are shown.

Other model years of the BMW 740I

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20231223,2359—27—Too new
2018596,0000—24—Not enough data
2017744,7500—24—Not enough data
2016127,3480—24—Not enough data
20011575,0003—18—Falling
20001273,0751—18—Not enough data
1999878,5000—18—Not enough data
1998875,0000—18—Not enough data
1995981,2504—17—Not enough data
1994789,4112—17—Not enough data
19931593,5002—16—Stable

All BMW 740I model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 BMW 740I have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2000 BMW 740I as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 BMW 740I is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2000 BMW 740I been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2000 BMW 740I get?

The EPA rates the 2000 BMW 740I (740i/740i Sport, 4.4L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 BMW 740I reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 73,075 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 82,868 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.