1999 BMW M Roadster Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1999 BMW M Roadster, and owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1999 BMW M Roadster. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 BMW M Roadster have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 78,369 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Over several months i heard increasing noise from the rear of my car. When i took it to my mechanic he found that the entire crossmember that holds the differential to the subframe had pulled loose fr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 16, 2015 · Suspension
“Took vehicle in for engine maintenance and asked them to address squeaks and rattles. On inspection it was found that the rear crossmember had almost completely separated from the unibody and the moun”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 28, 2015 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1999 BMW M (M Coupe, M Roadster, M3, M3 Convertible). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–17 / 23–24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars, Two Seaters |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare BMW M Roadster model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW M Roadster model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 BMW M Roadster | 0 | 19 |
| 1999 BMW M Roadster | 0 | 18 |
| 2000 BMW M Roadster | 0 | 19 |
| 2001 BMW M Roadster | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 BMW M Roadster | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 BMW M Roadster | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1999 BMW M Roadster
How do I know if my 1999 BMW M Roadster has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.