1999 BMW 5 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 5 Series years
- Not enough data 14th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 BMW 5 Series. That ranks 14th out of 19 5 Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, air (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 82,200 miles. 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 5 Series 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 50% | 82,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 93,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 BMW 5 Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 BMW 5 Series.
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.
I have a 1999 bmw 528i with intermittent abs controller issue, which activates at low rate of speed. I went to the dealership and they replaced the abs sensor. The next day it activated again. I returned to the dealership, they did a diagnostic and stated the abs repair kit is bad. I asked what is…
Abs controller failure. Very high failure rate during this production period. Some reports of uncontrolled application of brakes at high speeds. Bmwna sales of the abs modulator and/or repair unit will reflect this claim.*ak
Other BMW 5 Series years
← 1998 5 Series · 2000 5 Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 5 Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 5 Series | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 5 Series | 81 | 4 |
| 2010 5 Series | 6 | 5 |
| 2009 5 Series | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 5 Series | 105 | 3 |
| 2007 5 Series | 13 | 3 |
| 2006 5 Series | 85 | 7 |
| 2005 5 Series | 21 | 4 |
| 2004 5 Series | 64 | 6 |
| 2003 5 Series | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 5 Series | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 5 Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 5 Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 5 Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 5 Series | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 5 Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 5 Series | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW 5 Series?
Owners most often report service brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, air, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 BMW 5 Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 BMW 5 Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 5 Series model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.