2000 BMW Z3 Roadster Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 47%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster, 47% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,900 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 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 miles“While on a trip I noticed an odd knocking noise from the left rear of vehicle during accelleration while in 1st gear. Upon further inspection I found the car's sub frame in the area supporting the rear differential mount fractured and breaking away from the vehicle. The noise was due to the emergency brake cable that had popped out of its retention clip, due to the physical movement of the supporting material around it. If this had not happened, I would not have noticed the failure until the mount had broken away entirely. …”
NHTSA complaint #10105645, filed 2005-01, 61,900 miles“Rear differential sheet metal mounting bracket tore loose from floor pan, for the second time. First time at 70000 miles, second time at 90000 miles. Thin sheet metal brackets and cross member do not appear adequate. Also welded seams coming apart on floor of trunk above differential.”
NHTSA complaint #10016959, filed 2003-05, 90,000 miles“Extremely dangerous manufacturer design of convertible top window. Putting the top down causes deep scratches and impairs sight of window when the top is up.”
NHTSA complaint #10045702, filed 2003-11, 40,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 | 47% |
| 1998 | 7 | 37% |
Other parts of the 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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