1996 BMW 318 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 BMW 318
The 1996 BMW 318 has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (2 complaints), Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner (2 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 BMW 318
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 BMW 318. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1996 BMW 318
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 BMW 318. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE VEHICLE HAD A GAS LEAK IN THE TANK. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER FILLED THE GAS TANK AND 15 MINUTES LATER ALL THE GAS LEAKED OUT. THE CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES, ENGINE, AND THE A/C PANEL WHICH INTERMITTENTLY WENT OUT. *SCC *JB
THE VEHICLE HAD A GAS LEAK IN THE TANK. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER FILLED THE GAS TANK AND 15 MINUTES LATER ALL THE GAS LEAKED OUT. THE CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES, ENGINE, AND THE A/C PANEL WHICH INTERMITTENTLY WENT OUT. *SCC *JB
THE VEHICLE HAD A GAS LEAK IN THE TANK. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER FILLED THE GAS TANK AND 15 MINUTES LATER ALL THE GAS LEAKED OUT. THE CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES, ENGINE, AND THE A/C PANEL WHICH INTERMITTENTLY WENT OUT. *SCC *JB
THE VEHICLE HAD A GAS LEAK IN THE TANK. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER FILLED THE GAS TANK AND 15 MINUTES LATER ALL THE GAS LEAKED OUT. THE CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES, ENGINE, AND THE A/C PANEL WHICH INTERMITTENTLY WENT OUT. *SCC *JB
WATER PUMP MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
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Safety Rating for the 1996 BMW 318
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 BMW 318 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 BMW 318
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1996 BMW 318. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
61 19 96 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CENTRAL LOCKING SWITCH - CERTAIN CENTRAL LOCKING SWITCHES MAY BE OVERLY SENSITIVE TO VIBRATION, SUCH AS THAT ENCOUNTERED WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD SURFACES - IN SUCH CASES, THE DOORS OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE CENTRALLY LOCKED WITHOUT TOUCHING THE CENTRAL LOCKING SWITCH. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 BMW 318
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 318
- 1991 BMW 318 — 47 complaints
- 1992 BMW 318 — 17 complaints
- 1993 BMW 318 — 17 complaints
- 1994 BMW 318 — 26 complaints
- 1995 BMW 318 — 28 complaints
- 1996 BMW 318 (current)
- 1997 BMW 318 — 6 complaints
- 1998 BMW 318 — 3 complaints
- 2001 BMW 318 — 6 complaints