2000 BMW Z3 Roadster Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 61,900miles, 13 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 2.5L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster. The part named most often is body and structure, with 8 complaints (47% of the total), followed by air bags (4) and suspension (3). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 31% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 61,900 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Body and structure8 47%
- Air bags4 24%
- Suspension3 18%
- Electrical system2 12%
- Seat belts2 12%
- Brakes1 5.9%
- Engine1 5.9%
- Equipment1 5.9%
- Fuel system1 5.9%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “I purchased car 6-4-12 after driving the car I noticed a squeak and a clunking noise coming from trunk, after removing trunk lining the spot welds [4] were broke loose in trunk floor from cross member where rear end is supported.. I took the car to dealer where car was bought hoping the dealer had a service bulletin on car I was told they would repair car at my expense I asked if that was an engineered repair or just a temporary repair there response was its the first time it had ever happened.. …”
NHTSA complaint #10468504, filed 2012-07, 49,546 milesAir bags: “The srs air bag warning keeps coming on. I had the opportunity to have it looked at the Bmw plant in south carolina where the car was manufactured. A technician from the factory investigated the problem, reported that nothing was wrong and that it was just a malfunction. He reset the srs air bag warning light. The next day it came on again. The dealer can rest it again, but it just keeps happening. I am concerned that the airbag may not operate during an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10062030, filed 2004-03, 49,000 milesSuspension: “I heard a creaking from the rear of my car, I put it on jacks to check it out. To my surprise I found extensive damage to the floor pan mainly around the differential mount. The car is claimed to be undrivable by Bmw, but yet they will not take full responsibility for the matter. I see it as a safety issue as if I did not check it and continued to drive the cracks and tears in the body metal that exist could have continued even further and LED to an accident or worse. I was estimated at a whopping 5200 dollars which Bmw said they would only pay 3000 of. …”
NHTSA complaint #11383583, filed 2020-12, 127,000 milesElectrical system: “Car had 11 miles when pruchased, at 14 miles the dsc failed, it took the dealer 30 days to fix, the top ripped apart, the dealer reaplaced the soft top but damaged the headliner and the dash board. The soft top no longer closes properly.”
NHTSA complaint #738347, filed 2000-12Mileage when problems were reported
31% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 49,546 and 90,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z3 Roadster RWD | 2.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Z3 Roadster RWD | 2.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Z3 Roadster RWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Z3 Roadster RWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10037025Aug 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10037702Jun 1, 2010Engine cooling. Bmw: when at lower speeds or stopping the engine idle dips too low because of a software problem.
- 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 Z3 Roadster
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8 | 65,872 | 0 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 17 | 61,900 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Falling |
| 1998 | 19 | 72,800 | 0 | — | 23 | — | Stable |
All BMW Z3 Roadster model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 8 complaints (47% of the total), followed by air bags with 4.
Has the 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster get?
The EPA rates the 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster (Z3 Roadster, 2.5L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster reported?
Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 61,900 miles and the middle half falls between 49,546 and 90,000 miles; 31% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.