Does the 1984 BMW 318 have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1984 BMW 318 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1984 BMW 318?

3 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1984 BMW 318 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1984 BMW 318. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your BMW been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A BMW dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1984 BMW 318 recalls, newest first

February 1, 1993NHTSA 93V015000375,000 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Heater core

Summary: The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.
Consequence: Vehicles operated under this increased cooling systempressure condition can suffer damage or failure of parts of the cooling systemsuch as (1) leakage from a coolant hose, (2) leakage of the radiator orexpansion tank, (3) disconnection of a hose from a pipe or a fitting, and (4)cracks in the heater core end piece resulting in coolant leakage. In some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. Also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility.
Remedy: Dealers will install a thermostatic bypass valve in the engine compartment to control coolant temperature in the heater core. Also, a new design radiator cap will be installed, to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 6, 1985NHTSA 85V05800011,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system

Summary: 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. Such backfire can damage the valve and cause the idle valve plate to remain open. Consequence of defect: this will result in abnormally high idle speed.
Remedy: Install a redesigned idle control valve which can not stick open.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 11, 1984NHTSA 84V1070004,748 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Windshield › Electrical heating element

Summary: Water control valve in the heating system may not close completely. Excessive current may begin to flow through the wiring to the control valve resulting in overheating of the wiring.
Remedy: Wiring to the valve will be replaced with a wire connector that has a fuse. The fuse will prevent the occurence of an electrical overload.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1984 BMW 318 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly1
Fuel system1
Gasoline › Fuel injection system1
Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Heater core1

Other BMW 318 years

Other 1984 BMW models

Questions

Does the 1984 BMW 318 have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1984 BMW 318 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1984 BMW 318?: 3 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.