1996 BMW 318icBmw 318ic 1996

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 1996 BMW 318ic, manufacturered by Bmw Ag.
The vehicle is described as a Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar).

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
BMWWBA WBS Gasoline
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where is the 1996 BMW 318ic produced?
     - The 1996 BMW 318ic is produced in Regensburg, Germany.
  • Are there recalls for the 1996 BMW 318ic?
     - There are 1 recall(s) for the 1996 BMW 318ic, additional information is below.
  • How much horsepower does the 1996 BMW 318ic have?
     - The 1996 BMW 318ic has 137 horsepower.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 16157 [USA]: 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.

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B510819 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
  • 61 19 96 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Central locking switch - certain central locking switches may be overly sensitive to vibration, such as that encountered when driving over rough road surfaces - in such cases, the doors of the vehicle could be centrally locked without touch
  • 41/03/96 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS: Wind noise diagnostics. *tw
  • 72/07/96 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Child airbag letter, warning label and safety reference card. *tw
NHTSA decoded information from VIN

138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Air Bag Loc Front1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Body ClassConvertible/Cabriolet
DisplacementCC1900.00
DisplacementCI115.8
DisplacementL1.90
Doors2
Engine Cylinders4
EngineHP137
EngineKW102.1609
Engine ManufacturerBMW-AG
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
MakeBMW
MakeID452
ManufacturerBMW AG
Manufacturer Id966
Model318iC
ModelID5186
Model Year1996
NCSA Body TypeConvertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar)
NCSA MakeBMW
NCSA Model3-series
Other Restraint System InfoDriver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Plant CityREGENSBURG
Plant CountryGERMANY
Seat Belts AllManual
Series3-Series
VINWBABH7329TEY00582
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20060907

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

NoNoN NoneNone

The drivers side seat belt broke. Nlm

Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
WBABH7329TEY005821996318iCREGENSBURG , GERMANY

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