One problem related to front air bag sensor control has been reported for the 1997 BMW 318. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Air bag safety light keeps going off. The manual states the system malfunctioned, could prevent system from responding to a high intensity frontal impact occurring within normal response range. Dealer was contacted three times and cannot duplicate the problem.
| Front Air Bag problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems |