1999 BMW E46 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1999 BMW E46 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (2 reports).

0Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1999 BMW E46 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1999 BMW E46.

Most common 1999 BMW E46 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting2

What owners report

2011-12-28, Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BMW E46. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED BOTH REAR TAIL LIGHTS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE TAIL LIGHT WIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. THE CONSUMER STATED A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, IT WAS ONLY FOR MODEL YEARS 2001-2003. UPDATED 02/08/12

1999 BMW E46 questions

Does the 1999 BMW E46 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 BMW E46 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW E46?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 BMW E46 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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