1999 BMW 328I Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 8%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 BMW 328I, 8% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 2 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.
“While backing out of the garage, when I hit the brakes to stop the car, the car did not stop. In order to avoid hitting the car behind me, I put the car in drive and again hit the brakes. The car did not stop and only stopped when I hit the garage wall, causing over $3000.00 damage to the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10049506, filed 2003-12, 12,000 miles“The right rear brakes pulsate while driving without the brakes being applied by the driver. This occurs on an intermittent basis (once or twice a week) and stops when the car is shut off and restarted. When the failure has occurred while driving on the highway (e.g. At speeds of 55mph) the right rear disc will glow red hot upon examination after gently stopping the vehicle without applying the brakes. Only the right rear disc glows.”
NHTSA complaint #10036889, filed 2003-08, 30,000 miles“While braking steering wheel vibrates hard which may result in a loss of vehicle control. Dealer states:rubber lower control arm bushings need to be replaced with updated poly urethane ones. Cost:$448.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10074770, filed 2004-06“Consumer has problems with brakes and clutch. Those problem have been fixed by dealership. Vehicle shuts off without prior warning, and at this point vehicle shuts off without prior notice. There is a problem with engine.”
NHTSA complaint #874672, filed 2000-11“While driving braking system malfunctioned, causing the brakes to pulsate, and resulting in extended stopping distance and a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #855094, filed 2000-01Related 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 328I 1999, 323I 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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 14% |
| 2015 | 9 | 7% |
| 2014 | 21 | 14% |
| 2013 | 31 | 12% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 8% |
| 1998 | 4 | 15% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1999 BMW 328I
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 BMW 328I
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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