2000 BMW 740IL Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 BMW 740IL, 10% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,050 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 own a 2000 Bmw 740IL and the reverse went out on the transmission. As I researched this issue I found that it is a common problem and known issue to Bmw. I have kept the recommended maintenance and want to lodge a complaint as I believe this to be a recall issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10291993, filed 2009-11, 126,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 BMW 740IL
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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