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1992–1997 · 6 model years

BMW 318iC recalls & problems by year

9 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints19954 complaints
Most recalls19953 recalls
Crashes reported0in owner complaints
Injuries reported10 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
012341992: 1 complaints, 1 recalls1993: 0 complaints, 1 recalls1994: 1 complaints, 2 recalls1995: 4 complaints, 3 recalls1996: 2 complaints, 1 recalls1997: 1 complaints, 1 recalls199219931994199519961997
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1997 318iC——110000
1996 318iC——120000
1995 318iC——340110
1994 318iC——210000
1993 318iC——100000
1992 318iC——110000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Seat belts4
  • Electrical system3
  • Engine and engine cooling1
  • Air bags1
  • Vehicle speed control1
  • Exterior lighting1
  • Visibility1