1999 BMW 323I Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 7%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the tires of the 1999 BMW 323I, 7% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 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's vehicle had two continental contitouring contact tires made from the same manufacturer. The two tires, which were located on the right side of the vehicle, blew out. The right rear tire experienced tread separation around 17000 miles .”
NHTSA complaint #10046256, filed 2003-11, 17,000 miles“I purchased four p205/60r15bw ameag h (goodyear)on 8/2/06, these tires have a 60,000 mile tread wear. On 8/15/06 my car was sent to a certified Bmw mechanic due to excessive wheel noise. The mechanic determined the problem of orgin to be all tires very noisey & l/f choppy tire after 37 k miles. He also stated the l/f tire was almost seperated.”
NHTSA complaint #10165995, filed 2006-08“All 5 original tires had sidewall splitting/herniation (including the spare), other instances were reported to me by peake Bmw (I.e. 15 to 20 other sets of tires were replaced for a discount as under warranty). I am concerned by these numbers and the fact that they will not pay 100% to replace the tires. I am also concerned as to how they report this data and whether they are collecting the data in a manner sufficient to determine whether a recall is warranted. (DOT number: 205 tiresize: 205/55r16c)”
NHTSA complaint #735700, filed 2000-11“Tire tread is seperating from tire. There are cracks all the way around the tire. Mfg will replace tire(prorated) with the same tire. However I don't feel confortable with the same tire since it only has 13000 miles on the ones that are on the car. I have an in-law that has the same car and his tires are doing the same thing. I have talked with both Bmw of na and general tire and asked if it takes a fatality to get something done. Bmw is not acknoledging a problem and general tire is not willing to work with the consumer. ( DOT number: tire size: p20555r16 )”
NHTSA complaint #731014, filed 2000-09“While driving vehicle lost control. Upon stopping vehicle, noticed tread had started to separate. Michelin tires, model xse205/55r/16. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8002509, filed 2002-01Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 BMW 323I
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsBrakes
6 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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