1999 BMW 320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 18, 1999 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

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.

BMW 320
BMW_3-20HP_AM_4_(1933) at Classic-Gala 2021. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 BMW 320 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train1
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train150%———
Structure150%———

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.

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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…

Structure · received Dec 18, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 716213

Transmission had to be replaced. *ak

Power Train · received Aug 4, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 844372

Other BMW 320 years

← 1998 320 · 2000 320 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2002 32001
2001 320101
2000 32001
199920
1998 32060
1997 32010
1996 32010
1995 32020

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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.