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1996 BMW 318TI 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 1996 BMW 318TI, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1996113%

Other parts of the 1996 BMW 318TI

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 BMW 318TI

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology