2000 BMW E46 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2000 BMW E46, and owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2000 BMW E46. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2000 BMW E46 have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 76,438 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 19, 2009 · Electrical system
“BMW 330i auto reverse gear failure gear box model zf5hp19 year 2000 w reg. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 6, 2009 · Power train
Compare BMW E46 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW E46 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 BMW E46 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 BMW E46 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 BMW E46 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 BMW E46 | 0 | 6 |
| 1996 BMW E46 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 BMW E46 | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 BMW E46 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 BMW E46 | 0 | 18 |
| 2002 BMW E46 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 BMW E46 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 BMW E46 | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2000 BMW E46
How do I know if my 2000 BMW E46 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.
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.
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.