2000 BMW E39 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 BMW E39
The 2000 BMW E39 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by DOPE, INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2000 BMW E39
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2000 BMW E39, potentially affecting up to 58,810 vehicles.
Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 42,540 vehicles affected
Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
View full details →Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 BMW E39
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 BMW E39.
Safety Rating for the 2000 BMW E39
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 BMW E39 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 BMW E39
DOPE, INC. has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 BMW E39. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
120903 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A POTENTIAL PROBLEM THAT COULD AFFECT THE DURABILITY OF AIR MASS METER OF CERTAIN BMWS EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.4L ENGINE. VEHICLES AFFECTED WILL HAVE AN ILLUMINATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND AN AIR MASS METER SIGNAL PLAUSIBILITY FAULT FC 73 STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM/DME). BMW WILL EXTEND THE...
SIB110901 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 02E-A01 RELATING TO THE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSE. *TT
SIB240202 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING HARD SHIFTS, LEAK AT TORQUE CONVERTER SEAL. *TT
103101 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING M AERODYNAMICS RETROFIT KIT. *JG
360300 — TIRES
SUBJECT REGARDING MY 2000 E39 M5 REPLACEMENT TIRES - UPDATE MICHELIN TIRES. *TT
120500 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT THE A/C IS BLOWING WARM AIR WHEN ACCELERATING LIGHTLY FROM A STOP. *TT
360100 — TIRES
INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT TIRES. **MR
240200 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF HARD OR NO SHIFT ALONG WITH GEAR ERROR FAULT CODES ON 1999 AND 2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT
840300 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SUBJECT REGARDING DIGITAL PHONE PRE-WIRING HARNESS; CPT 7000 PHONE INSTALLATION. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 BMW E39
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW E39
- 1995 BMW E39 — 0 complaints
- 1996 BMW E39 — 0 complaints
- 1997 BMW E39 — 0 complaints
- 1998 BMW E39 — 0 complaints
- 1999 BMW E39 — 0 complaints
- 2000 BMW E39 (current)
- 2001 BMW E39 — 0 complaints