1999 BMW M Coupe

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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12Owner complaints

Model-year median: 6

0Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

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Latches/locks/linkages

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

Structure. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Seats. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Latches/locks/linkages complaints

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Mileage unknown · Oct 27, 1999

Latches/locks/linkagesSeats

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 O…

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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

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Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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