1999 BMW 323I electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1999 BMW 323I — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 bmw 323i. Approximately four hours after the vehicle was parked, flames appeared inside the vehicle near the driver's side dashboard. The flames were extinguished by the contact before the fire department that was called to the scene. A fire report was filed. The cause…”
filed Nov 22, 2019
“My central door locking system does not work, resulting in none of the passenger doors will not open when locked. So all passengers are trapped in the back seat and front passenger seat. The driver door can be opened from the inside and with a key from the outside. I have reached out to bmw and…”
filed Nov 4, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 16, 2024For the above-referenced vehicles with passenger?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview…
B011718 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2018OXYGEN SENSORS - READINESS CODE MONITOR IS NOT SET. Vehicle may not pass the state inspection (SMOG or I/M) due to oxygen sensors readiness monitor not set/not fitted/not supported. DME software error.
B121616 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2016
Electrical System problems in other 323I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 323I | 9 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 BMW 323I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.