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1996 BMW 318icProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1996 BMW 318ic, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 9, 2006. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 BMW 318ic has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Seat belts
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1996 BMW 318ic recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
1996 vs. every other 318ic 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 318ic median. How we score
'92'93'94'95'96'97'00'01'03
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 318ic owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
REPEATED INSTANCE OF SEAT BELT LOCK FAILURE AS RELATING TO AIR BAG. DRIVERS SIDE BRACKET HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES. IT SEEMS THE WIRING OR SWITCH KEEPS FAILING AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. ESPECIALLY TRUE AFTER HARD STOPS. SHOP SAYS AIR BAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IF NOT REPAIRED. *JB
Own a 1996 318ic?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.