CarRecallWatchThe 1996 BMW 318 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (5 reports).
0Recalls
5Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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1996 BMW 318 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1996 BMW 318.
Most common 1996 BMW 318 problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
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 CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND WATER PUMP/FAN BELT AND RADIATOR FAILED. *AK
WATER PUMP MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE FRONT RIGHT CORNER, HEAD ON, SEATBELTS WERE WORN AT THE TIME, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY{DRIVER /PASSENGER}, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES AND BRUISES. *AK
AIR CONDITIONER INOPERATIVE.
1996 BMW 318 questions
Does the 1996 BMW 318 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 BMW 318 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 BMW 318?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (5), Equipment (2), Air Bags (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 BMW 318 has been fixed?
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