1995 BMW 318IC Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1995 BMW 318IC has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (2 reports).

3Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 318IC?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1995 BMW 318IC recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Recall 98V178Aug 4, 1998340,000 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 97V131Aug 19, 1997410,000 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 95V071Apr 3, 19955,200 vehicles affected

Most common 1995 BMW 318IC problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts2
Air Bags1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Exterior Lighting1
Electrical System1

What owners report

2006-10-22, Electrical System
I PURCHASED A 318IC FROM A USED CAR LOT AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. I HAVE OBTAINED INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE WHICH THE DEALER SHOULD HAVE MADE ME AWARE OF, INCLUDING RECALL INFORMATION. THE RECALL AND THE INFORMATION WAS NOT DISCLOSED. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AS A RESULT OF THE OBTAINED INFORMATION. *NM
2003-12-02, Seat Belts
THE TWO FRONT SEAT BELTS AND THE TWO REAR SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
2001-08-07, Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS SET THE ONLY WAY TO TURN OFF IS TO MANUALLY PULL HANDLE DOWN. BRAKE PEDAL WILL NOT RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
2001-07-12, Air Bags
BMW 3 SERIES +Z3 KNOWM TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM/DEALER WOULDN'T FIX NOT UNDER WARRANTY HAD TO FIX IT MYSELF. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

1995 BMW 318IC questions

Does the 1995 BMW 318IC have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1995 BMW 318IC: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System; Vehicle Speed Control; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW 318IC?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (2), Air Bags (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1995 BMW 318IC has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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