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1995 BMW 318iaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1995 BMW 318ia, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage73kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 BMW 318ia has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Power train10
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1995 BMW 318ia recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

Recall 98V-178 · Aug 4, 1998 · 340,000 vehicles

Risk. IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other 318ia year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 318ia median. How we score

'92'93'94'95
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 318ia owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHENEVER I PRESS GAS TO ACCELERATE WHILE ON INTERSTATE THE TRANSMISSION WILL GO IN TO SOME KIND OF LOCK OUT MODE AND I HAVE TO TRY TO GET TO THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE AND TURN OFF THE CAR TO RESET THE TRANSMISSION AND ELECTRONIC WARNING SYSTEM
Complaint 11044117 · Nov 7, 2017 · 73,000 miles

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