2000 BMW 740IL Problems
- Complaints
- 20filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles, 12 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- 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 740IL (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2000 BMW 740IL. The part named most often is tires, with 4 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and brakes (2). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 75,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 8 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical 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.
- Tires4 20%
- Electrical system3 15%
- Brakes2 10%
- Engine cooling2 10%
- Exterior lighting2 10%
- Other or unknown2 10%
- Air bags1 5.0%
- Equipment1 5.0%
- Seat belts1 5.0%
Also reported: Seats (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Tires: “The contact stated the sidewall at the bead has cracked. The crack is 10 long. The crack is behind the bead on the wheel which caused the tire to lose air quickly causing the left rear tire to fail. The vehicle was parked when the tire failed. The dealership offered 30% off of a new tire. The manufacturer of the tire is michelin. The tire line/size is: 25545zr18.”
NHTSA complaint #10149956, filed 2006-02, 65,036 milesElectrical system: “I have a 2000 Bmw 740IL that is very hard to read from the dash board or the instrument panel. I cannot read the exact mileage on the car, outside temperature or any other information that comes to the screen behind the steering wheel. I would like to have this fix since it is a safety hazard. Any idea of what to do from this point will be of great help.”
NHTSA complaint #10370725, filed 2010-12, 97,000 milesBrakes: “I am writing regarding my 2000 Bmw 740IL. For the past few months the anti-lock brake system (ABS), dynamic stability control (dsc), and brake lights illuminate at random intervals. This indicates that the dynamic stability and anti-lock brake systems are no longer working. There doesn't seem to be a consistent reason for this to happen. I have driven 50 miles on pothole-filled, rain-slicked highways and the lights have remained off. On the other hand, I have started the car in my garage, stepped back in the house to get something, and come back out to find the lights on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10176348, filed 2006-12, 75,000 milesEngine cooling: “Car is smoking when started or idling, happened after oil and transmission fluid change. Large clouds of smoke, taken to dealer 3 times, replaced many items,cost t me 1400. No change in problem. Dealer does not have any idea what's wrong. Am contacting Bmw main office.”
NHTSA complaint #10110669, filed 2005-02, 79,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
17% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 65,000 and 95,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2000 BMW 740IL version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740il/740il Protection RWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
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
- 00V048000Feb 17, 2000Exterior lighting › Brake lights › SwitchCovers: BMW 740IL 2000, 328I 2000, 323I 2000 +7 more
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…
Recall details for the 2000 BMW 740IL → · 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.
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10247567Dec 20, 2023Engine cooling, Fuel system. Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel…
- 10245422Nov 22, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâÂÂs equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation…
- 10152674Nov 1, 2018Equipment. Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
- 10135028Dec 1, 2017Equipment. SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
- 10037025Aug 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10036979Jun 1, 2010Steering. Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Fuel system. Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet…
Other model years of the BMW 740IL
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 26 | 100,000 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 20 | 75,000 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 6 | 85,002 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 26 | 106,934 | 0 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 19 | 72,000 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 11 | 156,000 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 12 | 155,000 | 3 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 9 | — | 1 | — | 16 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 BMW 740IL have?
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2000 BMW 740IL as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 BMW 740IL is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 4 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.
Has the 2000 BMW 740IL 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 740IL get?
The EPA rates the 2000 BMW 740IL (740il/740il Protection, 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 740IL reported?
Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 75,000 miles and the middle half falls between 65,000 and 95,000 miles; 17% 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.