2001 BMW 318IC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 BMW 318IC
The 2001 BMW 318IC has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 BMW 318IC
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW 318IC. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 BMW 318IC
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW 318IC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE TIRE FLEW OUT FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE THE CAR WAS TRAVELLING AT 50M/HR. THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH TIRE PRESSURE CONTROL AND DID NOT GIVING ANY WARNING. THE TREAD WAS SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE, ONLY LITTLE REMNANTS REMAIN WITH ON THE REALM. *AK (TIRESIZE: 205/50R 17)
MANUFACTURER IS INSTALLING BAD COOLING FANS THAT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT POSSIBLY CAUSING FIRE. THE CAR IS UNDRIVEABLE AND COULD PLACE OCCUPANTS IN DANGER DUE TO BOTH THE RESULTS OF THE OVERHEATING AS WELL AS ANY POTENTIAL DANGER FROM HAVING A VEHICLE STOP ON THE ROAD. UNFORTUNATELY, BMWNA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE A PROBLEM AND IS EVEN INSTALLING THE SAME FAULTY PART NUMBER FANS, CONFIRMED BY SIEMENS THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FANS.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2001 BMW 318IC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 BMW 318IC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 BMW 318IC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 BMW 318IC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 318IC
- 1996 BMW 318IC — 3 complaints
- 1997 BMW 318IC — 1 complaint
- 2000 BMW 318IC — 1 complaint
- 2001 BMW 318IC (current)
- 2003 BMW 318IC — 2 complaints