1999 BMW M Coupe
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
12 complaints
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- Structure › Body · Suspension
Rear subframe IS beginning to separate from the body of the vehicle, possibly contributor to unsafe and unstable handling. First noticed after having service 2 interval done in 2009, but upon more research online many Z3 owners are having this same issue regardless of model or how it's driven. broken spot weld underneath the vehicle. Trying to catch it early on before it gets worse. *tr
- Structure › Frame and members
Subframe tear, separating of trunk floor from rails. *tr
- Structure › Frame and members
The 1999 BMW m coupe I own IS suffering from a rear subframe failure. the differential mount and rear subframe are becoming disconnected from the frame. visual inspections have shown the separation. this will lead to the rear differential becoming totally disconnected from the car, leading to a…
The 1999 BMW m coupe I own IS suffering from a rear subframe failure. the differential mount and rear subframe are becoming disconnected from the frame. visual inspections have shown the separation. this will lead to the rear differential becoming totally disconnected from the car, leading to a possible accident. this issue IS currently unresolved as the fix will be thousands of dollars. There are numerous documented cases of subframe failures on BMW Z3, m roadster and m coupe models. this IS obviously a manufacturer defect that has no been addresses by the manufacturer. this presents a serious safety issue. *nm
- Structure › Frame and members
There IS a crash risk as the car's subframe IS rapidly tearing and this design flaw could eventually lead to a loss of control leading towards a crash. The car involved IS a BMW m coupe 1999. *nm
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
Rear subframe welds are failing. as a result, the floor IS tearing from the subframe. the following website contains descriptions and photos of many examples of this very issue. http://www.thelargeglass.com/bmw/subframe/. *Jb
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit · Structure › Frame and members
Differential bracket and subfloor are cracking and tearing apart at the weld seams and spot welds. Could lead to unpredictable handling, especially during regular driving turns/highway speeds (instability, rough shaking, loose chassis knocking). *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Separation of floor pan welds appears to be a common problem in an uncommon vehicle. I'm unable to provide a cause, since I am the third owner, and have never driven the car at it's intended limits. to my knowledge, it has never been raced. so far, I have not repaired the problem.*ak
- Equipment · Structure › Frame and members
Serious cracking along multiple body seams in the engine compartment in strut tower area and in the rear in the lower subframe area. *Ak
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Rear differential mount cracks. subframe separating from the floor of trunk, and trunk being teared out by subframe. major issue!!!!*ak
- Air bags
Recurring airbag light. *jb
- Seats
Seat shifts in direction of deceleration (brake) and acceleration (gas). feels like seat will come off its rails. *jb
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Seats
When brakes are applied the front seats slide forward approximately one half inch, when brake pressure IS released seats slide back into place. vehicle traveling at 60 mph hit a bump in roadway and the driver's side, closed and locked door unlatched and open enough for the air to rush in and the road could be seen through the opening. *ak *yc
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10244237Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-
- 10057534BMW: 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.
- 604633Customer may complain of engine running rough on cold start.
- 604621Procedures on replacing m-mobility system.
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