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Model year

1999 BMW E39

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (2)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (33)
Recall campaigns covering this model year259k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1999 BMW E39 by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 1999 BMW E39

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 1999 BMW E39
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
09E-025May 11, 2009These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated…Lighting42,540Refund or buyback
09E-012Apr 7, 2009These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated…Lighting16,270Refund or buyback
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1999 BMW E39

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    33 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • B000706 Nov 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      When using the Key Reader to retrieve information from the customerâ™s key, the data is not updated or current.
    • B630516 Jun 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights
    • 120903 Oct 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      A POTENTIAL PROBLEM THAT COULD AFFECT THE DURABILITY OF AIR MASS METER OF CERTAIN BMWS EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.4L ENGINE. VEHICLES AFFECTED WILL HAVE AN ILLUMINATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND AN AIR MASS METER SIGNAL PLAUSIBILITY FAULT FC 73 STORED IN THE ENGINE C…
    • 230702 Jul 23, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT ACCELERATOR PEDAL FEEL PROBLEM - REVISED WITH SIMPLIFIED ORDERING PROCEDURE FOR CERTAIN MODELS INCLUDING E65/E66 SINCE SERIES INTRODUCTION UP TO 06/02. *TT
    • SIB110901 May 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SUBJECT REGARDING VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 02E-A01 RELATING TO THE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSE. *TT
    • 350102 Jul 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT ACCELERATOR PEDAL FEEL PROBLEM FOR CERTAIN MODELS ESPECIALLY THE E65/E66 MODELS. *TT
    • SIB350102 Jul 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FEELINGNOTCHY OR NOT MOVING SMOOTHLY WHEN DEPRESSED IN SMALL INCREMENTS ON CERTAIN MODELS INCLUDING E52, E53 AND E65/E66 VEHICLES FROM SERIES INTRODUCTION UP TO 06/02. *T
    • SIB240202 Apr 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SUBJECT REGARDING HARD SHIFTS, LEAK AT TORQUE CONVERTER SEAL. *TT
    • 240200 Dec 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF HARD OR NO SHIFT AND GEAR ERROR FAULT CODES 50, 52, 53, OR 55 IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. *TT
    • 240500 Dec 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT ERRATIC/HARSH SHIFTING AND THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND NO START/NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT
    • 120401 Nov 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE VEHICLE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START AND FC164 HEIGHT SENSOR IS STORED IN THE DME AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT
    • 240300 Nov 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF AN OCCASIONAL HARD 3-2 DOWNSHIFT OR CLUNK WHEN SLOWING OR HARSH DOWNSHIFT AT FREEWAY SPEED. *TT
    • 840801 Oct 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SUBJECT REGARDING VOICE INPUT SYSTEM ADAPTER HARNESS FOR DIGITAL PHONES. *JG
    • 120201 Aug 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATION WITH OXYGEN SENSOR FAULT CODES 5, 13, 10 AND / OR 18 SET IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. *TT
    • 121599 Nov 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL 00E-AO1 - FAULT ACCESS / O2 READINESS CODES. BMW HAS DETERMINED THAT DUE TO AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE ERROR, A COMMUNICATION CONFLICT EXISTS BETWEEN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. THIS…
    • 120200 Jul 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND THERMOSTAT SOFTWARE, OXYGEN SENSOR AND VARIOUS MISFIRE FAULT CODES ARE STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). *TT
    • 840800 Jul 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SUBJECT REGARDING BMW ACCESSORY NAVIGATION SYSTEM SPEED INPUT SIGNAL. *TT
    • 320100 Jun 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CONCERNS WITH THE STEERING COLUMN NOT MOVING TO CORRECT POSITION. *TT
    • 640200 Jun 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT THE A/C IS BLOWING WARM AIR WHEN ACCELERATING LIGHTLY FROM A STOP. *TT
    • 120500 Jun 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT THE A/C IS BLOWING WARM AIR WHEN ACCELERATING LIGHTLY FROM A STOP. *TT
    • 110500 Jun 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      EXPERIENCING A BUZZING OR RATTLING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT
    • 840600 Aug 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      INFORMATION ON RETROFITTING ADAPTER CABLE FOR MK II PLUS NAVIGATION COMPUTER ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
    • 230100 Aug 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSMISSION OIL DRAIN PLUG LEAKS. *TT
    • 040300 Jan 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      INFORMATION ON THE FUEL LEVEL SENDER SPANNER. *TT
    • 640499 Sep 1, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CUSTOMER COMPLAIN OF NO AIR CONDITIONER, COMPRESSOR NOT ENGAGED. *TT
    • 640599 Sep 1, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF AIR CONDITIONER NOT FUNCTIONING. *TT
    • 090199 Dec 1, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT WHEN THE TRUNK LOCK IS IN THE HORIZONTAL (VALET) POSITION, THE FUNCTION OF CERTAIN PROGRAMMED FEATURES OF CAR AND KEY MEMORY CHANGES BACK TO THE FACTORY (DEFAULT) SETTING. *TT
    • 090499 Dec 1, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT WITH THE CAR AND KEY MEMORY (CKM) IN ACTIVE, AND WHEN UNLOCKING OR AT OPEN DOOR, THE STEERING COLUMN EITHER MOVES IN / OUT TO AN UNDEFINED POSITION, OR DOES NOT MOVE IN / OUT AT ALL. *TT
    • 610899 Dec 1, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      A CONDITIONS EXISTS WHERE A WIRE IN THE TRUNK LOCK CONNECTOR HAS BEEN CONNECTED INCORRECTLY IN SUCH CASES, THE TRUNK LID CANNOT BE LOCED BY TURNING THE TRUNK LOCK KEY TO THE HORIZONTAL (VALET) POSITION. *TT
    • 121099 May 1, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      INFORMATION REGARDING VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 99E-A01. *TT
    • 090299 Apr 1, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      INFORMATION REGARDING MRS III DIAGNOSIS. *TT
    • 840199 Feb 1, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      UPDATED INFORMATION ON INSTALLING ACCESSORY NAVIGATION SYSTEMS. *TT
    • 041298 Jan 1, 1999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SPECIAL TOOLS - VANOS. *YC
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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