67 owners in the United States reported problems with the airbags of this car to NHTSA (model years 1996–2002), typically at around 68,000 miles. Most often named: frontal (16%). Reported consequences: 13 crashes, 1 fire, 21 injuries.
20 owners in the United States reported problems with the electrical system of this car to NHTSA (model years 1996–2002), typically at around 57,000 miles. Most often named: wiring:interior/under dash (15%), ignition:switch (15%), wiring (15%). Reported consequences: 3 fires, 2 injuries.
13 owners in the United States reported problems with the engine and cooling of this car to NHTSA (model years 1996–2003), typically at around 81,000 miles. Most often named: engine (38%), engine:gasoline (23%). Reported consequences: 1 fire.
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The rear axle differential may contain ring gear bolts that were incorrectly torqued during assembly. The bolt or bolts could loosen leading to noise from the differential.
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The nut that secures the main positive cable to the positive battery terminal clamp was not tightened properly, allowing the cable to loosen over time. If this occurred, the cable could ultimately loosen to the point where electrical continuity could be interrupted.
On certain 318IC, 318IS, 318TI, 325I, 325IC, 325IS, 525I, 525IT, 530I, 530IT, 540I, 740I, 740IL, 840CI and M3, the cruise control and throttle cable 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 causing the outer cable housing to separate from the bushing. Throttle pedal application without cruise control engagement could cause the outer tube to catch on the edge of the broken bushing resulting in the throttle valve remaining partially open. If this were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected and a crash could occut. Correction: A spring clip will be installed on the outer tube of each cable to prevent dislodgment from the bushing.
出典:NHTSA(米国、パブリックドメイン)、カナダ運輸省(Open Government Licence – Canada)、DVSA(英国、Open Government Licence v3.0)、RappelConso および EU Safety Gate(フランス、Licence Ouverte 2.0)。