2000 BMW 750IL Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2000 BMW 750IL, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2000 BMW 750IL
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake lamps in these vehicles are controlled by a switch activated by the movement of the brake pedal. This switch could fail internally, causing it to remain either in the "brake lamps off" position or in the "brake lamps on" position.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing brake lamp switch with an improved switch.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2000 BMW 750IL have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 104,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 BMW 750il. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the brake lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not rep”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 20, 2013 · Exterior lighting
“I have owned a 2000 BMW 750il for 3 years now and throughout that time the windows have deteriorated to a point that creates a safety hazard. It is now hard to see out of all passenger windows and i h”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 30, 2009 · Visibility
Compare BMW 750IL model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 750IL model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 BMW 750IL | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 BMW 750IL | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 BMW 750IL | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 BMW 750IL | 3 | 3 |
| 1996 BMW 750IL | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 BMW 750IL | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 BMW 750IL | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 BMW 750IL | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 BMW 750IL | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 BMW 750IL | 3 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2000 BMW 750IL
How do I know if my 2000 BMW 750IL has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2000 BMW 750IL; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V048000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.