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BrakesPart report

2000 BMW Z3 Roadster Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
6%of 17 total for the year
Median mileage
22,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster, 6% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2000 Bmw Z3 ROADSTER. While driving 2-3 MPH, there was a loss of steering when she attempted to turn the wheel. The mechanic stated that linkage arm from the steering wheel to the steering rack severed. He felt that the cause was due to the linkage rubbing against the brake line. As of may 5, 2008, the mechanic had not repaired the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 22,000. Updated 05/20/08. The brake line from the ABS module was rubbing against the steering tube, which caused the steering tube to spplit in two. Updated 05/20/08”

NHTSA complaint #10226732, filed 2008-05, 22,000 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2001113%
200016%

Other parts of the 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster

Body and structure
8 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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