1999 BMW 323I Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,560miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 1999 BMW 323I, 2% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,560 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Consumer was traveling about 20mph on highway during inclement weather, lost control of vehicle and hit a curb. And his head hit driver's side window. Because driver's side airbag didn't deploy at all. But passenger's side airbag did deploy. Dealership was aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #881330, filed 2001-02Related 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…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
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 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 BMW 323I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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