Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2000 BMW E38 peaked in 2019, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2000 BMW E38
Sedan, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Nov 23, 2019 to Nov 23, 2019.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 2000 sedan
Severity index100.02000 sedans average 12.3
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2000 BMW E38 name seats
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2000 BMW E38
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2000 BMW E38
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 23, 2019Failure Nov 17, 2019182,000 milesDover, NJSeatsFire1 injured
DRIVERS SIDE CAUGHT FIRE WHEN TURNING ON SEAT WARMERS FOR FIRST TIME IN SEASON. JACKET CAUGHT FIRE, ALONG WITH INTERNAL CLOTHING WITH MINOR BURNS.
NHTSA complaint 11281973
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
19 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- B000706 Nov 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
When using the Key Reader to retrieve information from the customerâ™s key, the data is not updated or current. - B630516 Jun 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights - SIB-63-02-01 Aug 1, 2010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM - SIB-16-02-09 Dec 1, 2009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. IN SOME CASES… - 000403 Feb 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VERMONT STATE MERCURY CONTENT LABEL LAW. 2000 6 SERIES, X3 AND Z4 MODELS ALSO INCLUDED. *TT - 120903 Oct 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A POTENTIAL PROBLEM THAT COULD AFFECT THE DURABILITY OF AIR MASS METER OF CERTAIN BMWS EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.4L ENGINE. VEHICLES AFFECTED WILL HAVE AN ILLUMINATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND AN AIR MASS METER SIGNAL PLAUSIBILITY FAULT FC 73 STORED IN THE ENGINE C… - 230702 Jul 23, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT ACCELERATOR PEDAL FEEL PROBLEM - REVISED WITH SIMPLIFIED ORDERING PROCEDURE FOR CERTAIN MODELS INCLUDING E65/E66 SINCE SERIES INTRODUCTION UP TO 06/02. *TT - 350102 Jul 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT ACCELERATOR PEDAL FEEL PROBLEM FOR CERTAIN MODELS ESPECIALLY THE E65/E66 MODELS. *TT - SIB350102 Jul 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FEELINGNOTCHY OR NOT MOVING SMOOTHLY WHEN DEPRESSED IN SMALL INCREMENTS ON CERTAIN MODELS INCLUDING E52, E53 AND E65/E66 VEHICLES FROM SERIES INTRODUCTION UP TO 06/02. *T - 240300 Nov 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF AN OCCASIONAL HARD 3-2 DOWNSHIFT OR CLUNK WHEN SLOWING OR HARSH DOWNSHIFT AT FREEWAY SPEED. *TT - 840801 Oct 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING VOICE INPUT SYSTEM ADAPTER HARNESS FOR DIGITAL PHONES. *JG - 840301 Jul 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING THE NAVIGATION WIDE SCREEN ON-BOARD MONITOR OPENING ON ITS OWN ACCORD AFTER OPENING THE DOORS OR STARTING THE VEHICLE. *TT - 320100 Jun 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CONCERNS WITH THE STEERING COLUMN NOT MOVING TO CORRECT POSITION. *TT - 640200 Jun 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT THE A/C IS BLOWING WARM AIR WHEN ACCELERATING LIGHTLY FROM A STOP. *TT - 120500 Jun 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT THE A/C IS BLOWING WARM AIR WHEN ACCELERATING LIGHTLY FROM A STOP. *TT - 840300 Mar 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING DIGITAL PHONE PRE-WIRING HARNESS; CPT 7000 PHONE INSTALLATION. *TT - 640499 Sep 1, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CUSTOMER COMPLAIN OF NO AIR CONDITIONER, COMPRESSOR NOT ENGAGED. *TT - 640599 Sep 1, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF AIR CONDITIONER NOT FUNCTIONING. *TT - 840599 Nov 1, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT ON THE UPDATED SOFTWARE FOR CMT 5000/CPT 6000 PHONES ON 2000 MY VEHICLES WITH MK II NAVIGATION SYSTEM. *MJS
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.