BMW 318 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
7 recalls found for the BMW 318 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 118 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 BMW 318 | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 BMW 318 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 BMW 318 | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 BMW 318 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 BMW 318 | 0 | 19 |
| 1994 BMW 318 | 1 | 20 |
| 1993 BMW 318 | 2 | 17 |
| 1992 BMW 318 | 4 | 16 |
| 1991 BMW 318 | 3 | 21 |
| 1990 BMW 318 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 BMW 318 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 BMW 318 | 2 | 2 |
| 1984 BMW 318 | 3 | 3 |
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Newest BMW 318 recalls
- Apr 11, 199494V066000Fuel system, gasoline116,300 vehiclesBMW 318, 325 and 3 more models
Feed fuel hoses can harden and "set" over time, allowing a seepage of fuel at the connection between the hose and the engine fitting.
- Feb 17, 199494V037000Fuel system, gasoline23,500 vehicles1992-1994 BMW 318
The adhesive material of the two piece throttle body heater migrates into the circulation chamber causing build up of impurities and restriction of flow within the chamber.
- Feb 1, 199393V015000Visibility375,000 vehiclesBMW 325, 318 and 1 more model
The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.
- Dec 17, 199191V219000Vehicle speed control15,200 vehicles1991-1992 BMW 318
The crankcase ventilation system, vented into the intake tract of the engine at the bellows boot ahead of the throttle housing, allows warm water vapor from the crankcase vent to…
- Oct 20, 198686V138000Steering120,261 vehiclesBMW 325 and 318
The two parts of the steering column disengagement element could completely disconnect if the car contacts an object in the roadway or elsewhere of sufficient mass to apply a…
- May 6, 198585V058000Fuel system, gasoline11,000 vehicles1984 BMW 318
The idle control valve which controls idle speed by varying the amount of intake air that bypasses the throttle plate is subject to backfire into the intake manifold.
- Sep 11, 198484V107000Visibility4,748 vehicles1984 BMW 318
Water control valve in the heating system may not close completely.