NHTSA vehicle safety data
2000 BMW 5 Series Recalls & Complaints
The 2000 BMW 5 Series has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2000 BMW 5 Series. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2000 BMW 5 Series owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 BMW 5 Series, describing incidents dated November 30, 2000 to September 28, 2004.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
Together, the 2 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10096874 · Filed
THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED AND THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER FOUND THE RECALL FOR THE 1999 NHTSA RECALL 99V005000. *JB
ODI #876704 · Filed
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH ALL OF AIRBAGS IN VEHICLE DEPLOYED EXCEPT STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER FELT AIRBAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED WITHOUT HITTING ANYTHING. *AK
Steering Rod May Detach from Wheel Knuckle
NHTSA #19E058000 · Steering — Linkages — Rod — Relay — Connecting · NHTSA notice
Reported August 28, 2019 · ZF North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 614 vehicles
Repair completion: 41.21% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified August 28, 2019
Defect description
ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) is recalling certain Lemförder Steering Center Rods sold as aftermarket parts for 1996-2004 BMW 5-Series (E39) vehicles. The steering center rods may have an insufficient ball pin pull force that may allow the rods to detach from the steering knuckle.
Safety consequence
If the steering rod detaches from the steerable wheel knuckle, it can cause sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
ZF has notified the parts distributors, instructing them to inform the end customer. ZF will reimburse them for the affected parts. The recall began August 28, 2019.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Engine Cooling Fan Assemblies/Service Parts
NHTSA #12E029000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System — Fan · NHTSA notice
Reported August 10, 2012 · Valeo
Potentially affected: 585 vehicles
Repair completion: 33.1% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified August 22, 2012
Defect description
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-Series, and 2006-2007 BMW 7-Series vehicles. A metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. This primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short.
Safety consequence
This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment.
Manufacturer remedy
Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2012. This recall is being conducted by Valeo, not by BMW. For further information, owners may contact Valeo at 1-888-718-2536.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other BMW 5 Series model years
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