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2000 BMW 5 Series recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | – |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 14, 201919V015000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 19V015000
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| Feb 17, 200000V048000 | Exterior lighting: brake lights switchIF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS EITHER WILL NOT OPERATE OR WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION. DetailsHide details for campaign 00V048000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: 525i, 530i, 540i, 528i, 528it, 540it. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component98
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 25 | 26 |
| Air bags | 18 | 18 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 12 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 6 |
| Power train | 5 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 5 |
| Tires | 5 | 5 |
| Steering | 4 | 4 |
| Engine | 3 | 3 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 3 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names 5 Series, 528, 528I, 528IA, 528IT, 540I, 540IA, 540IAT, 540IT.
Latest reports
- Exterior lighting
“The audio suddenly stops and my turn signals also stop working. When this happens when I'm in traffic, this is very frightening because I cannot signal lane changes or turns.”
- Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owned a 2000 BMW 528i. The contact stated that shortly after arriving home and with the vehicle parked in his garage, he observed first white smoke and then brown smoke emanating from the engine compartment.”
- Air bags
“Car had sat for about a week since I had driven it. I opened the driver door, inserted the key, and turned the key to the starting position.”
Other BMW 5 Series model years
- 20046 recalls321 complaints
- 20032 recalls119 complaints
- 20025 recalls92 complaints
- 20015 recalls101 complaints
- 20002 recalls98 complaints
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Other BMW models
- 2000 3 Series9 recalls692 complaints
- 2000 X57 recalls29 complaints
- 2000 7 Series1 recall36 complaints
- 2000 M52 recalls4 complaints
- 2000 Z30 recalls51 complaints
- 2004 X31 recall138 complaints
- 2003 Z44 recalls414 complaints
- 2008 X69 recalls5 complaints
- 2013 X15 recalls102 complaints
- 2001 M34 recalls14 complaints
- 2019 X711 recalls48 complaints
- 2008 1 Series8 recalls87 complaints
2000 BMW 5 Series recall questions
How many recalls does the 2000 BMW 5 Series have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 BMW 5 Series. The most recent, 19V015000 (reported January 14, 2019), concerns air bags. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2000 BMW 5 Series?
Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 25 complaints out of 98 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 9 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 BMW 5 Series?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.
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