1999 BMW 3 Series Convertible 328i AT
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- Photo: 1997 BMW 328ic in Hellrot, Front Left, 08-14-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW 320i Cabriolet (E36 2C, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 8. Juni 2011, Wülfrath by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW E36-2C 318i (1999) 1X7A6699 by Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 BMW 328ic in Hellrot, Rear Right, 08-14-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Intérieur E36 cabriolet by 0032THDE, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1999 BMW 3 Series Convertible 328i AT is a 2.8-liter convertible with an automatic 4-spd and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 20 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.8L 6-cylinder |
| Displacement | 2.8 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1999 BMW 3 SERIES. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 27, 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series (323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci and 330Ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i, 328i stationwagon vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles are equipped with driver-side air bag inflators that were previously inspected, but not replaced under recall numbers 19V-851, 19V852, or 19V-853. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence: The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with a newly designed inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 21V401000
6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1999 BMW 3 SERIES
Owner Complaints
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 BMW 3 SERIES. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1999 BMW 3 SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.