1999 BMW M Roadster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M Roadster years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 BMW M Roadster. That ranks 3rd out of 6 M Roadster model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (9 complaints, 50%), typically at around 82,302 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 18owner 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 Roadster 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 | 9 | 50% | 82,302 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 28% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 28% | 78,510 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 11% | 41,400 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 BMW M Roadster recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 BMW M Roadster.
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.
Over several months i heard increasing noise from the rear of my car. When i took it to my mechanic he found that the entire crossmember that holds the differential to the subframe had pulled loose from the trunk. The car could not be safely driven, my bodyshop suggested i send it to the bmw dealer…
Took vehicle in for engine maintenance and asked them to address squeaks and rattles. On inspection it was found that the rear crossmember had almost completely separated from the unibody and the mount holding the differential in had only 1/4 in of 4 inches holding the aft end of the differential…
While driving the car, the rear end fail and began to drag. After getting the car towed to the shop, it was noted the rear end subframe welds came lose. After contacting the insurance company they totaled the car out. I bought the car back and made repairs to the car that cost me $4000.00. *tr
Car was purchased new it now has a broken subframe. It began as a thumping noise in the rear of the car. I thought maybe it needed struts. After looking closer i saw a tear in the frame. I took it to a body shop first and they had never seen anything like it. So i contacted bmw and they told me to…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 bmw m roadster. The contact heard a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was inspected and the contact was informed that the subframe had fractured. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No repairs were performed…
Other BMW M Roadster years
← 1998 M Roadster · 2000 M Roadster →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 M Roadster | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 M Roadster | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 M Roadster | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 M Roadster | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 | 18 | 0 |
| 1998 M Roadster | 19 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW M Roadster?
Owners most often report structure, power train, suspension problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 BMW M Roadster?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 BMW M Roadster a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M Roadster model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.