1999 BMW Z3 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 39 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 equipment of the 1999 BMW Z3, 3% of the 39 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.
“Seatbelts lock tight, pinning me down or doesn't work at all. Bolt on driver's seat was replaced but the seat still moves. Convertible top is misaligned causing leaks, gaps could be seen 1 week after purchase and they are growing. Dealer argues no warranty coverage. Car hesitates but hasn't stalled yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10040838, filed 2003-09Equipment: other model years
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 complaintsEngine
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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