MYRModel Year Report

1999 BMW 7 Series

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1999 BMW 7 Series
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:39:13.130Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 7 Series Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 4 complaints 2003: 8 complaints 2003 2004: 28 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 29 complaints 2007: 13 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2008
1999: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19952
19961
19972
19980
19992
20002
20012
20024
20038
200428
20054
200629
200713
200811

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

2 of 2 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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THE AIR BAG(S) IN MY VEHICLE DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A COLLISION. THE COLLISION WAS AN OFF-CENTER FRONT-END AT A SPEED ESTIMATED TO BE AROUND 20 M.P.H. OR GREATER. THE VEHICLE IS A 1999 BMW 740IA.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030205

STRUCTURE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: structure.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BMW 7 SERIES. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES WERE HESITANT TO ENGAGE AND ABNORMALLY VIBRATING WHEN DECELERATING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20101108

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 BMW 7 Series — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 BMW 7 Series reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW 7 Series?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 BMW 7 Series have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.