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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1999 BMW M Coupe Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
8%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1999 BMW M Coupe, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year.

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.

“When brakes are applied the front seats slide forward approximately one half inch, when brake pressure is released seats slide back into place. Vehicle traveling at 60 MPH hit a bump in roadway and the driver's side, closed and locked door unlatched and open enough for the air to rush in and the road could be seen through the opening.”

NHTSA complaint #852017, filed 1999-10

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199918%

Other parts of the 1999 BMW M Coupe

Body and structure
8 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 BMW M Coupe

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology