2000 BMW Z3 vs 2001 BMW Z3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 BMW Z3 | 2001 BMW Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 34 | 19 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 12 | 6 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW Z3 | BMW Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 17 | 2 |
| Power Train | 5 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 2 |
| Structure | 5 | 2 |
| Suspension | 4 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 4 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3 |
2000 BMW Z3
2001 BMW Z3
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.