NHTSA vehicle safety data

2000 BMW E38 Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2000 BMW E38 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 1 owner complaint is on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2000 BMW E38.

2000 BMW E38 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 BMW E38, describing incidents dated November 17, 2019.

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Seats 1 complaint

The complaint on file reports a fire, with 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11281973 · Filed November 23, 2019
DRIVERS SIDE CAUGHT FIRE WHEN TURNING ON SEAT WARMERS FOR FIRST TIME IN SEASON. JACKET CAUGHT FIRE, ALONG WITH INTERNAL CLOTHING WITH MINOR BURNS.

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2000 BMW E38 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2000 BMW E38. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 BMW E38.

Seats

ODI #11281973

Fire 1 injury

Incident: November 17, 2019 · Filed: November 23, 2019

DRIVERS SIDE CAUGHT FIRE WHEN TURNING ON SEAT WARMERS FOR FIRST TIME IN SEASON. JACKET CAUGHT FIRE, ALONG WITH INTERNAL CLOTHING WITH MINOR BURNS.

Other BMW E38 model years

Check your 2000 BMW E38 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your BMW E38 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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