NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 BMW 318I Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1998 BMW 318I right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 8 owner complaints are on file.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 BMW 318I.
1998 BMW 318I owner complaints
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 BMW 318I, describing incidents dated March 17, 1998 to February 28, 2012.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Of the 8 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 8 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10476000 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 BMW 318I. WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT BECAME INVOLVED IN A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS THE CONTACT WAS CRASHING INTO THE SECOND VEHICLE, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE HORN JUST AS THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG STRUCK THE CONTACT IN THE LEFT ARM, CAUSING HIS LEFT…
ODI #10138097 · Filed
CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND OBVIOUSLY DOES NOT DECELERATE WHEN EXPECTED. I WOULD LIKE TO REFER TO NHTSA RECALL NO.: 97V131. *NM
ODI #10046916 · Filed
IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE KEY STARTED ROTATING IN IGNITION WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF ROAD AND REMOVED KEY. ENGINE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. ONLY WAY TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE WAS TO DISCONNECT BATTERY. EMAIL: [email protected] *LA
Other BMW 318I model years
Check your 1998 BMW 318I VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your BMW 318I at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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