1992 BMW 318I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 1992 BMW 318I, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Air bag contact ring on the driver's side broke. When the air bag warning light came on, vehicle was taken to the dealer where the ring was replaced at owner's expense. Vehicle not included in recall 96v110000 Bmw/interior; passive restraint: air bag:driver.”
NHTSA complaint #855407, filed 2000-01Related recalls
- 96V110000Jul 1, 1996The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.Covers: BMW 318I 1992, 525I 1991–1992, 850I 1991–1992 +9 more
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 BMW 318I
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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