1999 BMW 323I Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 BMW 323I, 4% of the 136 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Asc brakes systems along with the speedometer, when driving down the highway, stopped working for no reason whatsoever. Abs is not working at all. This is a huge safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #10535677, filed 2013-08“Abs is not activated even though wheels are locked up and tires are sliding on wet pavement. Abs may activate if extreme pressure is applied to brake pedal. Lots of luck figuring this all out in an emergency. The haynes repair manual #18021 (Bmw 3 series) pg 9-10 states that the purpose of the system is to prevent the wheel(s) from locking up during heavy braking.”
NHTSA complaint #764803, filed 2002-07Related recalls
- 99V100000May 3, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. It is possible that the retaining clip that secures the brake booster pushrod to the brake pedal arm was not properly…Covers: BMW 323I 1999, 328I 1999
Related service bulletins
- 10194296Apr 1, 2021Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking…
- 10147242Sep 1, 2015Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 04 14 dated December 2014. Designates changes to the bulletin…
- 10148179Dec 1, 2014Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles. INFORMATION 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 BMW 323I
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 BMW 323I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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