1999 BMW E46 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E46 years
- Not enough data 6th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 BMW E46. That ranks 6th out of 9 E46 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 140,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner 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 E46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | 140,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 BMW E46 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 BMW E46.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 bmw e46. While parked, the contact noticed both rear tail lights failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the tail light wires needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
Other BMW E46 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 E46 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 E46 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 E46 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 E46 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 E46 | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 E46 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 E46 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 E46 | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW E46?
Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 BMW E46?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 BMW E46 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E46 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.