Bmw Z3 1999
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1999 BMW Z3, manufacturered by Bmw Manufacturer Corporation / Bmw North America.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Two Seaters Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar).
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 4US 5UM | Regular |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 17 MPG | 24 - 25 MPG | 444.35 - 467.73 g/mile |
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Sub-models: - Z3 Coupe - Z3 Roadster -
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What is the MPG of a 1999 BMW Z3?
- The 1999 BMW Z3 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 17 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 24 - 25 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1999 BMW Z3?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1999 BMW Z3 can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1999 BMW Z3?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1999 BMW Z3 is $2850.
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Where is the 1999 BMW Z3 produced?
- The 1999 BMW Z3 is produced in Greer South Carolina, United States (usa).
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Are there recalls for the 1999 BMW Z3?
- There are 3 recall(s) for the 1999 BMW Z3, additional information is below.
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How much horsepower does the 1999 BMW Z3 have?
- The 1999 BMW Z3 has 190 horsepower.
- 2.5L 6 cylinder 4-speed automatic
- 2.5L 6 cylinder 5-speed manual
- 2.8L 6 cylinder 4-speed automatic
- 2.8L 6 cylinder 5-speed manual
Recall 60767 [USA]: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Recall 8776 [USA]: The bolt or bolts could loosen leading to noise from the differential and if a bolt were to completely work loose from its mount, lockup of the rear axle could occur.
Recall 13905 [USA]: If this occured while the engine was running, the engine could stop. also, if the vehicle were being operated at night, the lighting system could shut off, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Z3 Coupe
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.8 Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 15.6584 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.8 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2850 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Vehicle record id 14794 Model name (carline) Z3 Coupe Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 20.9 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 33.6 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Z3 Coupe
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.8 Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 15.6584 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.8 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2850 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Vehicle record id 14795 Model name (carline) Z3 Coupe Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.0458 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 32.9812 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Z3 Roadster
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 15.6584 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2850 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Vehicle record id 14796 Model name (carline) Z3 Roadster Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 20.9 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 33.2 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Z3 Roadster
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.8755 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.5 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2700 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Vehicle record id 14797 Model name (carline) Z3 Roadster Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.9 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 34.4 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Z3 Roadster
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.8 Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 15.6584 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.8 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2850 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Vehicle record id 14798 Model name (carline) Z3 Roadster Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 33.0 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Z3 Roadster
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.8 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details FFS Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 15.6584 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.8 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details FFS Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2850 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Vehicle record id 29160 Model name (carline) Z3 Roadster Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.0458 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 32.9812 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- SI B12 12 10 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Bmw: when at lower speeds or stopping the engine idle dips too low because of a software problem. *rm
- 620300 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH: Subject regarding short circuit causing various instrument cluster faults. *tt
- 110500 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Experiencing a buzzing or rattling noise heard coming from engine compartment. *tt
- 040600 - EQUIPMENT: Information regarding the dsc iii test cable. *tt
- 620199 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Conditions with fuel gauge reading 1/4 when tank is full. *tt
- 160199 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Concerns with fuel gauge reading 1/4 when tank is full. *tt
- 160199 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY: Subject on fuel gauge reading 1/4 when tak is full. *tt
- 121099 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Information regarding voluntary emission recall campaign no. 99e-a01. *tt
- 620199 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Concerns with fuel gauge reading 1/4 when tank is full. *tt
- 120299 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Customer may complain of engine running rough on cold start. *tt
- 117598 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Subject regarding 2.5 and 2.8 liter six cylinder engines. *yc
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
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| Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver & Passenger) |
| Body Class | Convertible/Cabriolet |
| DisplacementCC | 2790.00 |
| DisplacementCI | 170.4 |
| DisplacementL | 2.79 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| EngineHP | 190 |
| EngineKW | 141.6830 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW Manufacturing Corp. |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| Make | BMW |
| MakeID | 452 |
| Manufacturer | BMW MANUFACTURER CORPORATION / BMW NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufacturer Id | 968 |
| Model | Z3 |
| ModelID | 5239 |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| NCSA Body Type | Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar) |
| NCSA Make | BMW |
| NCSA Model | Z3 |
| Other Restraint System Info | Driver and Passenger Depowered Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) |
| Plant City | GREER |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Plant State | SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| Series | Z3 |
| Trim | Roadster 2.8 |
| VIN | 4USCH3330XLF40886 |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20191009 |
The passenger air bag light is on and stays on. Whether car is stationary or in motion.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20171005 |
Very well known failure, just search for "bmw z3 subframe failure". It is a design flaw by bmw that affects a lot of z3's through all model years. Mine started to pop one weld at 88k miles. It can cause the rear alignment to be off, in worst case the trunk floor is torn out and the differential falls to the ground. Clunking from the back while shifting in the first two gears is one indicator this damage is not far away. This is one forum thread that describes the issue well: https://www.Bimmerforums.Com/forum/showthread.Php?1979601-subframe-trunk-floor-differential-mount-failure
| No | No | N | None | None | 20170715 |
Air bag light stays lit
| No | No | N | None | None | 20160612 |
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 bmw z3. After the vehicle was started and placed into reverse, a clanking sound emerged from the rear end without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 99v272000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20141125 |
The rear differential housing is separating from the subframe of the car, under or near the trunk area. This is a well documented issue with the z3 series of vehicles. This could be a safety hazard while operating the vehicle if the read differential separates from the subframe, and could cause a hazard to other motorist. This appears to be due to a design flaw. The frame was designed for a 1.9l engine, and bmw did not redesign the subframe to allow for the larger engines it later sold in the z3 series of cars. Bmw also had this same issue on 3xx series of vehicles, and agreed to repair those cars due to a class action law suite settlement. Bmw should be held accountable for the design issue, and acknowledge the safety hazard. *tr
| No | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20130106 |
Driver side (door) airbag deployed while driving on highway. Impact caused me to swerve into oncoming traffic lanes. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20120913 |
I have subframe damage, in the trunk it's most visible with the carpet out, i can see the spot welds have popped, cracked, broke free, whatever. Thus can cause a massive risk to as if anymore pop the differential could possible tear next the bracket that holds it up. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20111019 |
My 1999 bmw roadster engine began torquing from idle to very fast without any warning. I have taken it to mechanics and they do not know what would cause this. It has happened multiple times since then. It will stop this when i shut off engine and turn it back on. I fear this could cause a serious accident. Please advise on what to do. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20110305 |
Rear subframe on vehicle has torn from the rear under panel on vehicle. The trunk floor on vehicle is falling out from underneath, this poses a massive safety issue. Was told by technician vehicle is no longer safe to operate. *tr
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4USCH3330XLF40886 | 1999 | Z3 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| WBSCM9335XLC60328 | 1999 | Z3 | , |
| 4USCH9332XLF82270 | 1999 | Z3 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4USCK5331XLG12028 | 1999 | Z3 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4USCH9335XLG00907 | 1999 | Z3 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| WBSCK9334XLC89129 | 1999 | Z3 | , |
| WBSCK933XXLC89507 | 1999 | Z3 | , |
| WBSCK9333XLC88795 | 1999 | Z3 | , |
| 4USCH933XXLG01132 | 1999 | Z3 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4USCH9339XLG02031 | 1999 | Z3 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4USCH9332XLF80616 | 1999 | Z3 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| WBSCM9337XLC61030 | 1999 | Z3 | , |
| 4USCH9330XLF80100 | 1999 | Z3 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| WBSCK9336XLC88404 | 1999 | Z3 | , |
| 4USCH9335XLG00969 | 1999 | Z3 | GREER SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (USA) |