BMW 318ti recalls & problems by year
3 recalls and 23 owner complaints across 4 model years (1995–1998).
Most complaints199811 complaints
Most recalls19971 recall
Crashes reported2in owner complaints
Injuries reported10 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | 23–24 mpg | 0 | 11 |
| 1997 | — | 23–24 mpg | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | — | 23 mpg | 1 | 8 |
| 1995 | — | 21–23 mpg | 1 | 3 |
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
- Visibility — 7 complaints
- Tires — 4 complaints
- Vehicle speed control — 3 complaints
- Power train — 3 complaints
- Electrical system — 2 complaints
- Suspension — 2 complaints
- Exterior lighting — 2 complaints
- Engine and engine cooling — 2 complaints