1985 BMW 318Bmw 318 1985

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Crash Tests, Investigations, Consumer Complaints

Below you will find all available information on the 1985 BMW 318.
The vehicle is described as a MANUAL - REAR WHEEL DRIVE TWO DOOR SEDAN.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
BMW
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Are there recalls for the 1985 BMW 318?
     - There are 2 recall(s) for the 1985 BMW 318, additional information is below.
  • How much does the 1985 BMW 318 weigh?
     - The 1985 BMW 318 is listed to weigh 1335 lbs.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 20415 [USA]: Vehicles operated under this increased cooling systempressure condition can suffer damage or failure of parts of the cooling systemsuch as (1) leakage from a coolant hose, (2) leakage of the radiator orexpansion tank, (3) disconnection of a hose from a pipe or a fitting, and (4)cracks in the heater core end piece resulting in coolant leakage. in some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility.

  • Recall 26735 [USA]: System: steering column.vehicle description: passenger cars.

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NHTSA Submitted Crashtests
  • New Car Assessment Program: Vehicle Into Barrier

    There are 2 videos for NHTSA test number 839

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Known Recall Investigations
  • Heater core failure investigation # EA92017

    There is no summary currently available

  • Brake light switch investigation # EA89007

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Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone19970503

The female part of the buckle on the driver's side completely disintegrates. Both plastic sides fall off which caused the buckle not to latch. The owner replaced the portion of buckle with a used part in may of 97. The part needs to be replaced again. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19950318

Radiator cap failed after recall work performed (93v-015), causing vehicle to overheat. *skd

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