Tl* the contact owns a 1999 bmw e46. While parked, the contact noticed both rear tail lights failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the tail light wires needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The consumer stated a recall was issued for the problem. However, it was only for model years 2001-2003. Updated 02/08/12
The worst 1999 BMW E46 problems
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 BMW E46 21
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- When using the Key Reader to retrieve information from the customerâÂÂs key, the data is not updated or...
- Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights
- Subject regarding voluntary emissions recall campaign no. 02E-A01 relating to the premature failure of the...
- Subject regarding hard shifts, leak at torque converter seal. tt
- Customers may complain about erratic/harsh shifting and the transmission light is illuminated and no...
- Customers may complain of hard or no shift and gear error fault codes 50, 52, 53, or 55 in the...
- Experiencing a clunk noise heard/felt during situations of load reversal. tt
- Customers may complain of headlight brightness and idle speed fluctuations when both seat heating elements...
- Customer may complain of headlight brightness and idle speed fluctuations when both seat heating elements...
- Voluntary emissions recall 00E-AO1
What 1999 BMW E46 owners say
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Is the 1999 BMW E46 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 BMW E46, fewer than a typical E46 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 BMW E46?
Lights, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1999 BMW E46 have?
No recalls on record.
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