1999 BMW 320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 320 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 BMW 320. That ranks 3rd out of 8 320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 BMW 320 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 BMW 320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 BMW 320.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My son and i were traveling south on the 405 freeway in the carpool lane in moderate/heavy traffic when without warning the right front plastic grill flew up over the hood and struck the windshield. I thought the vehicle in front of me had run over something. It wasn't until i returned home that i…
Transmission had to be replaced. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW 320?
Owners most often report power train, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 BMW 320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 BMW 320 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 320 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.