BMW 318I
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
BMW 318I Reliability Overview
The BMW 318I has been produced from 1984 to 2005. Over 22 model years, NHTSA has received 113 complaints and issued 12 recall campaigns for this model.
22
Model Years
113
Complaints
12
Recalls
1984–2005
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2005 BMW 318I
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
No rating
2003 BMW 318I
Complaints: 3
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
2001 BMW 318I
Complaints: 4
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingcooling-systemfan
1998 BMW 318I
Complaints: 12
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: vehicle-speed-control
1997 BMW 318I
Complaints: 6
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
1996 BMW 318I
Complaints: 3
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: air-bagsfrontal
1995 BMW 318I
Complaints: 19
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
1994 BMW 318I
Complaints: 19
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-cooling
1993 BMW 318I
Complaints: 15
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
1992 BMW 318I
Complaints: 8
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
1991 BMW 318I
Complaints: 9
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
1985 BMW 318I
Complaints: 9
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasolinedeliveryhoses-linespiping-and-fittings
1984 BMW 318I
Complaints: 6
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingcooling-system
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 0 | N/A | — |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingcooling-systemfan |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 | N/A | vehicle-speed-control |
| 1997 | 6 | 1 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 | N/A | air-bagsfrontal |
| 1995 | 19 | 2 | N/A | air-bags |
| 1994 | 19 | 2 | N/A | engine-and-engine-cooling |
| 1993 | 15 | 2 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 1992 | 8 | 3 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 1991 | 9 | 1 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 1985 | 9 | 0 | N/A | fuel-system-gasolinedeliveryhoses-linespiping-and-fittings |
| 1984 | 6 | 0 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingcooling-system |