1999 BMW Z3 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 18%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,125miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 BMW Z3, 18% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,125 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.
“Air bag indicator light remains on continuously. Took in to the dealer, however the light came back on and has never gone off, since I have owned the car. Passenger seat belt gets stuck while passenger is belted and will not release.”
NHTSA complaint #10010570, filed 2003-03, 23,250 miles“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 2003-09“Intermittently seat belts on the driver's and passenger's sides will not come out of retractor. Sometimes when hitting a bump in the road, seat bets lock up and will not release. Vehicle was serviced at the dealership for this problem. Owner was told that he was not using seat belt correctly.”
NHTSA complaint #866133, filed 2000-07“Ongoing problem with passenger's seat belt retractor failing to release when needed. Unable to use safety belt. Dealer notified, and made repairs on two other occasions. But problem has reoccurred.”
NHTSA complaint #861033, filed 2000-04“Ongoing seat belt problems and had to keep replacing seat belts. When unfastening seat belt, it will not retract back in holder. Had to feed it back into holder.”
NHTSA complaint #894278, filed 2001-08Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 BMW Z3
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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