1985 BMW 318I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1985 BMW 318I
The 1985 BMW 318I has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings (2 complaints), Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core (2 complaints), and Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1985 BMW 318I
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1985 BMW 318I. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1985 BMW 318I
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 BMW 318I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1985 BMW 318I. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ODOMETER FRAUD. *LD UPDATED 11/8/2017*JS
1/12/04 BRAKE REPLACEMENT. 3/16/04 -ENGINE SMOKING. 3/17/04 RADIATOR HOSE,CLAMPS ANTIFREEZE,NEW RADIATOR $368.17 - 7/28/04 VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND EXPLODED. MY DAUGHTER WAS SECONDS FROM BEING BURNED ALIVE. *JB
1/12/04 BRAKE REPLACEMENT. 3/16/04 -ENGINE SMOKING. 3/17/04 RADIATOR HOSE,CLAMPS ANTIFREEZE,NEW RADIATOR $368.17 - 7/28/04 VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND EXPLODED. MY DAUGHTER WAS SECONDS FROM BEING BURNED ALIVE. *JB
I WAS TOLD A FEW YEARS BACK BY C.S.A.A. ABOUT A TSB ON THE BMW318I WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THIS HAD TO DO WITH THE HIGH SPEED IDLE TEST WHEN DOING THE SMOG TEST. I QUESTION THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM THAT I JUST NOTICED ABOUT THE COOLENT SYSTEM FAILURE TSB. MY CAR HAS QUIT RUNNING TWICE ON ME AND RESULTED ME HAVING TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY AND FULE PUMP. CAN THIS BE A RESULT OF THE FUEL PUMP OVERHEATING?*AK
CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE, UPON INSPECTION THE CONUSMER FOUND A SIX INCH PIECE OF RUBBER HOSE LEAKING. NLM
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Safety Rating for the 1985 BMW 318I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 BMW 318I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 BMW 318I
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 BMW 318I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 318I
- 1984 BMW 318I — 6 complaints
- 1985 BMW 318I (current)