2000 BMW E46 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2000 BMW E46 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2000 BMW E46.

Most common 2000 BMW E46 problems

Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	8
Power Train	5
Exterior Lighting	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Suspension	1
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2009-01-19, Electrical System
THE REAR TAILLIGHTS ON MY CAR HAVE BURNT OUT. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BULBS. BUT WHEN I WENT TO CHECK, THE BROWN WIRE ON BOTH OF MY TAILLIGHTS COMPLETELY BURNED AND ALSO BURNED ENTIRELY CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HARNESS. *TR

2009-01-06, Power Train
BMW 330I AUTO REVERSE GEAR FAILURE GEAR BOX MODEL ZF5HP19 YEAR 2000 W REG. *TR

2008-06-13, Power Train
2000 BMW 323I WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. CALLED BMW NA THEIR RESPONSE " THIS IS NO BMW PROBLEM. I WROTE THE PRESIDENT OF BMW AND YOU SHOULD DO THIS AS WELL HERE IS THE INFO YOU NEED. PRESIDENT JOSEP KERSCHER ADDRESS: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA 300 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD. WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ 07677. *TR

2008-01-18, Power Train
WITHOUT WARNING, REVERSE GEAR STOPPED WORKING, ACTS AS IF IN NEUTRAL. ALL OTHER GEARS WORKING WELL. INTEND TO REPAIR AND SAVE RECEIPTS AND OLD PARTS. *TR

2007-10-15, Structure
THE PROBLEM WITH MY 2000 323 CI BMW IS, THE REAR MOUNTING POINTS FOR THE SUBFRAME HAVE RIPPED OUT FROM THEIR SPOTS IN THE SHEET METAL BECAUSE THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL TRANSMITS THE TORSIONAL LOAD FROM THE ENGINE THROUGH THE SUBFRAME, THEN INTO THE CHASSIS. THE CONSTANT LOADING AND UNLOADING WEAKENS THE INSUFFICIENT SHEET METAL, CAUSING IT TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CHASSIS. THIS FAILURE OF THE CHASSIS THREATENS THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE COST TO FIX THIS DEFECT IS AROUND $9,000. *JB

2000 BMW E46 questions

Does the 2000 BMW E46 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2000 BMW E46 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW E46?

Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (8), Power Train (5), Exterior Lighting (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 BMW E46 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.