1999 BMW Z3 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 1999 BMW Z3, 3% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles.
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.
“My 1999 Bmw roadster engine began torquing from idle to very fast without any warning. I have taken it to mechanics and they do not know what would cause this. It has happened multiple times since then. It will stop this when I shut off engine and turn it back on. I fear this could cause a serious accident. Please advise on what to do.”
NHTSA complaint #10578088, filed 2014-04, 88,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1999 BMW Z3
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 BMW Z3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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