2000 BMW 740IL Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,620miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 BMW 740IL, 10% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,620 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 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 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Bmw 740IL. The contact was braking from approximately 45 MPH when the brakes locked. The contact was able to release the brakes and proceed. Several days later, the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the mechanic advised that without the brake warning light illuminated, he as unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic who inspected the vehicle and replaced the ABS unit. The failure persisted. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10349578, filed 2010-08, 118,240 milesRelated recalls
- 00V048000Feb 17, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake lamps in these vehicles are controlled by a switch activated by the movement of the brake pedal. This…Covers: BMW 740IL 2000, 328I 2000, 323I 2000 +7 more
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 BMW 740IL
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 BMW 740IL
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.
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