Major Problems with 1999 BMW Z3 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 BMW Z3

1999 BMW Z3 SIDE/WINDOW Victims: 1 Mileage: 87950 miles

1999 BMW Z3 AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 117860 miles

1999 BMW Z3 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Mileage: 59000 miles

Browse 1999 BMW Z3 complaints by category

Problems with FRAME AND MEMBERS, POWER TRAIN and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from BMW Z3 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE the welds connecting the subframe to the floor on the underside of the rear of the car have begun to	5 ~ 82979 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 1999 bmw z3. the contact stated that the vehicle was increasingly hard to control and...	4 ~ 108500 miles
AIR BAGS 1999 bmw z3 srs warning light stays on continuously.*ak...	4 ~ 75715 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the differential mount on my 1999 bmw z3 coupe 2.8 has cracked. should this mount fail completely i fear that	4 ~ 79853 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE i have 1999 bmw z3 hatchback "coupe" after getting a loud shuter in the rear of my car i investigated...	3 ~ 73667 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION sway bar end links came loose. *ak...	3 ~ 68256 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS consumer states that the air bag light remains on while driving. dealership contacted. *mr...	3 ~ 7750 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS ongoing problem with passenger's seat belt retractor failing to release when needed. unable to use safety belt. dealer notified and	3
SUSPENSION the rear differential housing is separating from the subframe of the car under or near the trunk area. this is...	2 ~ 94500 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i noticed a squeaking noise coming from the back of my 1999 bmw z3 coupe. when i had it checked...	2 ~ 105500 miles
SEATS the consumer noticed the passenger front seat rocked back and forth. he took the vehicle to the dealer and was...	2 ~ 17000 miles
STRUCTURE the abs light illuminated on the dashboard the driver side seat belt buckle needed to be replaced and the convertible	2 ~ 85000 miles
SEAT BELTS consumer having problems with seat belts retracting after exiting the automobile. *ak...	2
ENGINE my 1999 bmw roadster engine began torquing from idle to very fast without any warning. i have taken it to...	1 ~ 88000 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION i noticed a squeaking noise coming from the back of my 1999 bmw z3 coupe. when i had it checked...	1 ~ 111000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph during clear conditions the front driver side air bag deployed without warning...	1 ~ 87950 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph during clear conditions the front driver side air bag deployed without warning...	1 ~ 87950 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph during clear conditions the front driver side air bag deployed without warning...	1 ~ 87950 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph during clear conditions the front driver side air bag deployed without warning...	1 ~ 87950 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph during clear conditions the front driver side air bag deployed without warning...	1 ~ 87950 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the abs light illuminated on the dashboard the driver side seat belt buckle needed to be replaced and the convertible	1 ~ 59000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the abs light illuminated on the dashboard the driver side seat belt buckle needed to be replaced and the convertible	1 ~ 59000 miles
EQUIPMENT seatbelts lock tight pinning me down or doesn't work at all. bolt on driver's seat was replaced but the seat...	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER seatbelts lock tight pinning me down or doesn't work at all. bolt on driver's seat was replaced but the seat...	1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS air bag indicator light remains on continuously. took in to the dealer however the light came back on and has...	1 ~ 23250 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the battery hold-down clamps were never installed at the factory a safety hazard.*ak...	1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES a defective door lock caused driver to be trapped in the vehicle.ak jb...	1

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