Transport CanadaHigh Risk
1984 BMW 3 SERIESTransport Canada Recall #1985072
The official notice
Defect
On certain 318I vehicles, improper starting procedure could cause a backfire into the intake manifold and damage internal components of the idle control valve. This could result in abnormally high idle speed and if warnings of increased engine noise level and tachometer reading are not heeded, a vehicle crash could occur.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
No remedy description available.
1,643 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 8572Updated June 10, 2026