1999 BMW 328IC Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 15, 2019 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 328IC years
Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 BMW 328IC. That ranks 3rd out of 3 328IC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 166,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 1999 BMW 328IC problems

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

Electrical System1 · ~166,500 mi
Seats1 · ~100,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%166,500——
Seats150%100,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 1 complaints
2015: 1201512019: 120191

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 BMW 328IC recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 BMW 328IC.

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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.

On june 14th, my car was parked, stationary, key position off, unattended, interior caught fire and destroyed the car. Appears to be an interior fire believed to be electrical. Car was factory original. Thank god the car was in the yard and not in the carport or my home would have been destroyed.

Electrical System · received Jun 15, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11220234

Driver's seat back collapsed whilst driving.

Seats · received Oct 1, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10779023

Other BMW 328IC years

← 1997 328IC · 2000 328IC →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2000 328IC340
199920
1997 328IC50

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW 328IC?

Owners most often report electrical system, seats problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 BMW 328IC?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 BMW 328IC a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 328IC model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.