1996 BMW 318Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1996 BMW 318, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 7, 2003. Updated daily.
Where the 1996 BMW 318 has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1996 BMW 318 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1996 vs. every other 318 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 318 median. How we score
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What 318 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
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