1999 BMW M Coupe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M Coupe years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 BMW M Coupe. That is the most of any M Coupe model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is structure (8 complaints, 67%), typically at around 76,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 12owner 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 M Coupe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 8 | 67% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 17% | 38,228 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | 137,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 BMW M Coupe recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 BMW M Coupe.
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.
Rear subframe is beginning to separate from the body of the vehicle, possibly contributor to unsafe and unstable handling. First noticed after having service 2 interval done in 2009, but upon more research online many z3 owners are having this same issue regardless of model or how it's driven…
Subframe tear, separating of trunk floor from rails. *tr
The 1999 bmw m coupe i own is suffering from a rear subframe failure. The differential mount and rear subframe are becoming disconnected from the frame. Visual inspections have shown the separation. This will lead to the rear differential becoming totally disconnected from the car, leading to a…
There is a crash risk as the car's subframe is rapidly tearing and this design flaw could eventually lead to a loss of control leading towards a crash. The car involved is a bmw m coupe 1999. *nm
Rear subframe welds are failing. As a result, the floor is tearing from the subframe. The following website contains descriptions and photos of many examples of this very issue. Http://www.thelargeglass.com/bmw/subframe/. *jb
Other BMW M Coupe years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 M Coupe | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 M Coupe | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 M Coupe | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW M Coupe?
Owners most often report structure, power train, seats problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 BMW M Coupe?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 BMW M Coupe a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M Coupe model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.