Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 BMW 740I
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 BMW 740I has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10E021000 REPLACEMENT STEERING CENTER DRAG LINK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V048000 BMW/BRAKE LAMPS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 2 complaints
- Seats 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
Of the 12 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 BMW 740I has a moderate number of complaints and two recall campaigns, suggesting an average reliability profile. The most issues have been reported with the power train, seats, and fuel system. However, the limited number of complaints overall implies a lack of evidence for more common or severe issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | Unknown | $1,500–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Belt and hose inspection
- Suspension check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual transmission noises
- Seat adjustment issues
- Fuel smell or leakage
- Brake light malfunction
- Steering responsiveness issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 BMW 740I at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.