1996 BMW 318I
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 BMW 318I. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1996 BMW 318I. Newest first.
The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. it IS possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. if the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. in this case, during application…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. it his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. the clip IS designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.
Owner complaints
3 complaints2 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Manual transmission
When the consumer shifted gears, the gear went into neutral. *jb replaced manual transmission and throw-out bearing due to excessive wear . *tt
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer states while driving approximately 40mph, she hit a cement wall and the airbags did not deploy.*jb vehicle totalled and consumer was injured.. *tt
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving 70 mph, the vehicle pulled to the left and lost control. Hit an embankment. upon impact, driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this crash. please provide further information. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 6089811Rough idle
- 52259M44 misfire faults 50, 51, 52 or 53.
- 50690Sunroof fails to close.
- 50671Whining noise during cd operation.
- 50632M44 misfire faults 50, 51, 52 or 53.
Every BMW 318I model year
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