2000 BMW Z8
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2000 BMW Z8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
2000 BMW Z8 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2000 BMW Z8 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2000 BMW Z8.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2000 BMW Z8 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2000 BMW Z8 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 13
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 13.
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Bulletin B067124 · Engine · Sep 2024BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
Bulletin SIB-63-02-01 · Exterior Lighting · Aug 2010BMW: WHEN AT LOWER SPEEDS OR STOPPING THE ENGINE IDLE DIPS TOO LOW BECAUSE OF A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
Bulletin SI B12 12 10 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2010BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM
Bulletin SIB-32-04-07 · Steering · Jun 2010BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. IN SOME CASES, EPC…
Bulletin SIB-16-02-09 · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2009VERMONT STATE MERCURY CONTENT LABEL LAW. 2000 6 SERIES, X3 AND Z4 MODELS ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
Bulletin 000403 · Equipment · Feb 2004BATTERY B+ CABLE REPLACEMENT. *TT
Bulletin 120701 · Electrical System · Oct 2002LEFT SIDE ENGINE MOUNT SUPPORT REPLACEMENT. *TT
Bulletin 220101 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2002THIS SERVICE INFORMATION IS A SERVICE ACTION TO INSTALL DRAIN HOLES IN THE ROCKER PANELS. *TT
Bulletin 410101 · Structure · Aug 2001SUBJECT REGARDING BATTERY B+ CABLE REPLACEMENT ON VEHICLES PRODUCED AS OF 11/3/2000. *TT
Bulletin 120701 · Electrical System · Aug 2001Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the Z8. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the BMW Z8
The BMW Z8 is a roadster produced by German automotive manufacturer BMW from 1998 to 2003. The Z8 was developed under the codename "E52" between 1993 and 1999, through the efforts of a design team led by Chris Bangle from 1993 to 1995. The exterior was designed by Henrik Fisker and the interior by Scott Lempert.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.