The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1992 BMW 318, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: AIR BAG WIRING FAILURE

    NHTSA #EA95013

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: HEATER CORE FAILURE

    NHTSA #EA92017

    Status:
    RECALLED

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