1999 BMW M Roadster Problems
- Complaints
- 18filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 74,500miles, 16 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 20 mpgcombined, 3.2L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 BMW M Roadster (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1999 BMW M Roadster. The part named most often is body and structure, with 9 complaints (50% of the total), followed by suspension (5) and transmission and drivetrain (5). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 74,500 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure9 50%
- Suspension5 28%
- Air bags2 11%
- Other or unknown1 5.6%
- Seats1 5.6%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “While driving the car, the rear end fail and began to drag. After getting the car towed to the shop, it was noted the rear end subframe welds came lose. After contacting the insurance company they totaled the car out. I bought the car back and made repairs to the car that cost me $4000.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10451824, filed 2012-03, 67,000 milesSuspension: “Over several months I heard increasing noise from the rear of my car. When I took it to my mechanic he found that the entire crossmember that holds the differential to the subframe had pulled loose from the trunk. The car could not be safely driven, my bodyshop suggested I send it to the Bmw dealer in charlotte nc. They kept my car for about 3 weeks and fixed it. Now 5 years and 10k miles have passed and the sub-frame mount is pulling loose again, the welds pop out and the noise has started. It makes the car dangerous to drive and impossible to sell.”
NHTSA complaint #10764225, filed 2015-09, 90,019 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “The differential mount for the car has torn loose from the trunk floor it is welded to. There was no accident because I found this defect before one occurred. Had I not found this defect, the entire rear axle could have come loose from the vehicle while driving it.”
NHTSA complaint #10290785, filed 2009-11, 98,010 milesMileage when problems were reported
25% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 60,000 and 98,010 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1999 BMW M Roadster version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Roadster RWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 BMW M Roadster in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10244237Oct 13, 2023Brakes. Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-
- 10057534Dec 1, 2014Brakes. Bmw: running noises heard when brakes are applied, with high brake loads; through wheel opening, visible cracks can be seen in brake discs and steering wheel torsional vibrates when applying brakes.
Other model years of the BMW M Roadster
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 33,140 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 19 | 68,086 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 18 | 74,500 | 0 | — | 20 | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 19 | 75,775 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Stable |
All BMW M Roadster model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 BMW M Roadster have?
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1999 BMW M Roadster as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 BMW M Roadster is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 9 complaints (50% of the total), followed by suspension with 5.
Has the 1999 BMW M Roadster been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1999 BMW M Roadster get?
The EPA rates the 1999 BMW M Roadster (M Roadster, 3.2L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 BMW M Roadster reported?
Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 74,500 miles and the middle half falls between 60,000 and 98,010 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.