Worst 1999 BMW 328I Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Air Bags:Frontal
Structure:Frame And Members
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 BMW 328I.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 27 | 3 | — | 111,806 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 10 | 4 | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 8 | — | — | 71,883 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | 1 | 115,750 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | 126,660 mi | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 5 | 2 | — | 90,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 1999 BMW 328I
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~121,002 vehicles.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series (323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci and 330Ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i, 328i stationwagon vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles are equipped with driver-side air bag inflators that were previously inspected, but not replaced under recall numbers 19V-851, 19V852, or 19V-853. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2000 323i and 328i and 2000 323Ci and 328Ci vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These inflators do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999 323i and 328i vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata at one specific inflator production facility. These inflators do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, 323iT, and 325iT vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver air bag as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
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1999 BMW 328I — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full BMW 328I reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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