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. There was also a water leak in the glove compartment. The dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 78,000.
The worst 1999 BMW 7 Series problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags2
- Body1
- Brakes1
Problems by type
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- Airbags2
- Body1
- Brakes1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 BMW 7 Series 17
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer...
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- Bmw: the high-voltage (HV) battery cells could be damaged if the vehicle is prevented from entering sleep...
- Bmw: wipers lights and front power windows are inoperative
- Bmw service campaign: the airbag warning lamp (AWL) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag...
- Bmw: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts
- Bmw vehicles: N63 turbocharger auxiliary water pump faults
- Bmw vehicle: adaptive headlights
- Bmw: diagnosis of dme me 9.2 map thermostat fault 2EF4/279B. the service engine soon light illuminated....
1999 BMW 7 Series fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L 12‑cyl | RWD | 12 | 18 | 14 |
What 1999 BMW 7 Series owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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. I believe the air bag(s) to be defective and did not properly protect me.
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Questions about the 1999 BMW 7 Series
Is the 1999 BMW 7 Series reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 BMW 7 Series, fewer than a typical 7 Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 BMW 7 Series?
Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 BMW 7 Series have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 1999 BMW 7 Series get?
Official estimates for the 1999 BMW 7 Series range from 14 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.4L 12-cyl, RWD) gets 12 city and 18 highway.
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