MYRModel Year Report

1999 BMW 7 Series

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1999 BMW 7 Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:39.213Z

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
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2 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
1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 4 complaints 2002 2003: 8 complaints 2003 2004: 28 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 29 complaints 2006 2007: 13 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2008
1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 4 complaints 2002 2003: 8 complaints 2003 2004: 28 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 29 complaints 2006 2007: 13 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2008

1999: 2 complaints

View as data table
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.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2003-02-05

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, 2010-11-08

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.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1999 BMW 7 Series — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.