1999 BMW 323i transmission problems
The 1999 BMW 323i has 33 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 19% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
33
Transmission complaints
19%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“ON NOVEMBER 1, 2000, I HAD A U.S. AIR FORCE APPOINTMENT IN THE U.S. PENTAGON IN WASHINGTON, DC. I PROCEEDED TO LEAVE IN MY BMW 323I, WHICH I LEASE THROUGH PASSPORT BMW IN MARLOW HEIGHTS, MARYLAND. IT WAS A DREARY DAY, THUS, I TURNED ON THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHTS AFTER STARTING THE IGNITION. I PLACED…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1999 BMW 323i have?
NHTSA has 33 complaints about the 1999 BMW 323i transmission — 19% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.