BMW 318iS recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
4 recalls found for the BMW 318iS in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 32 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 BMW 318iS | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 BMW 318iS | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 BMW 318iS | 2 | 3 |
| 1994 BMW 318iS | 2 | 5 |
| 1993 BMW 318iS | 2 | 13 |
| 1992 BMW 318iS | 3 | 3 |
| 1991 BMW 318iS | 1 | 6 |
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Newest BMW 318iS recalls
- Aug 4, 199898V178000Engine and engine cooling340,000 vehiclesBMW 735i, 735IA and 34 more models
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.
- Aug 19, 199797V131000Vehicle speed control410,000 vehiclesBMW 525i, 318i and 14 more models
The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing.
- Jul 1, 199696V110000Air bags75,000 vehiclesBMW 525i, 535i and 10 more models
The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.
- Apr 10, 199191V054000Air bags13,500 vehiclesBMW 318i and 318iS
During testing, incorrectly installed driver-side knee bolster prevented steering column from moving forward as designed to absorb impact energy from driver dummy.