1999 BMW 3 Series Compact 318ti MT
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- Photo: BMW E36 Compact front by Rudolf Stricker, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW Compact E36 1X7A0158 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW Compact E36 Solitude Revival 2022 1X7A0113 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW E36 in Bruchhausen-Vilsen by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW 318ti rear by TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1999 BMW 3 Series Compact 318ti MT is a 1.9-liter with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 24 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.9L 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 1.9 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1999 BMW 3 SERIES. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 27, 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series (323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci and 330Ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i, 328i stationwagon vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles are equipped with driver-side air bag inflators that were previously inspected, but not replaced under recall numbers 19V-851, 19V852, or 19V-853. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence: The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with a newly designed inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 21V401000
6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1999 BMW 3 SERIES
Owner Complaints
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 BMW 3 SERIES. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1999 BMW 3 SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.