2000 BMW 7 Series Reliability Score: 8.2 out of 10

35 NHTSA Complaints

2 Recalls

2 Fire Reports

1 Crash Reports

Data covers 4 NHTSA model names

7 SERIES740I740IL750IL

Reliability Score

8.2 / 10

Reliability score

Fewer owner complaints than similar full-size sedans

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Owners filed 10 powertrain complaints. A typical full-size sedan fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 17.

Scores this high have held: three years on they had moved 0.2 points in the typical case.

Breakdown

Complaints overall10 complaints against about 17 for similar vehicles

8.2

Last three years

n/aNot enough data

Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced

n/aNot enough data

Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating

n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

N62B44

4.4L 8-cyl / 282 hp

23 complaints 23.0 per year Gasoline

2 fire reports

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Complaint Breakdown

interior

transmission

other

engine

cooling

Same engine used in

BMW X3 (2004-2010)BMW 5 Series (2000-2003)BMW 5 Series (2004-2010)BMW X6 (2008-2014)BMW 3 Series (2000-2006)BMW 7 Series (2002-2008)

+3 more

BMW X5 (2000-2006)BMW 7 Series (2009-2015)BMW 6 Series (2004-2010)

Show 3 additional engine variants with limited data

These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

BMW 7 Series Unidentified Engine

9 complaints 9.0 per year

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Complaint Breakdown

wheels tires

safety systems

electrical

transmission

exterior

5.4-V12-Gas

5.4L 12-cyl / 326 hp

2 complaints 2.0 per year Gasoline

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Complaint Breakdown

exterior

other

4-Value

5.0L 12-cyl / 295 hp

1 complaint 1.0 per year Gasoline

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Complaint Breakdown

exterior

Same engine used in

BMW X3 (2004-2010)BMW 3 Series (2000-2006)

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the BMW 7 Series, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Wheels & Tires: 6 owner complaints

Transmission: 5 owner complaints

Recalls (2)

10E021000May 27, 2010critical

Steering

FCP GROTON IS RECALLING CERTAIN STEERING CENTER DRAG LINKS, P/N 32 21 1 096 057, SOLD FROM DECEMBER 1, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 9, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 2001 BMW 740I, 740IL, AND 750IL PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SHAFT OF THE STEERING CENTER TIE ROD MAY SHEAR OFF.

00V048000Feb 17, 2000cosmetic

Exterior Lighting

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMPS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE CONTROLLED BY A SWITCH ACTIVATED BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS SWITCH COULD FAIL INTERNALLY, CAUSING IT TO REMAIN EITHER IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS ON" POSITION.

All Generations

20002000 20012001 E652002-2008 F012009-2015 G112016-2022 G702023-2025

Alternatives in Full-Size Sedan

Lexus

2001-2006

9.7/10

5 engines / 194 complaints

3 engines / 215 complaints

4 engines / 388 complaints

3 engines / 28 complaints

4 engines / 134 complaints

6 engines / 1,015 complaints

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2000-2000 BMW 7 Series complaints?

Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2000 BMW 7 Series. The systems they name most often are the wheels and tires, the transmission and the interior.

Is the 2000-2000 BMW 7 Series a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2000 BMW 7 Series. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000-2000 BMW 7 Series have?

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints on file for the 2000-2000 BMW 7 Series as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2000-2000 BMW 7 Series?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2000-2000 BMW 7 Series vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used BMW 7 Series?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the wheels and tires, the transmission and the interior, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the 7 Series have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2000 BMW 7 Series. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 35 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.