2001 BMW 318icProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2001 BMW 318ic, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 13, 2001. Updated daily.
Where the 2001 BMW 318ic has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2001 BMW 318ic recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2001 vs. every other 318ic 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 318ic median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
What 318ic owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MANUFACTURER IS INSTALLING BAD COOLING FANS THAT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT POSSIBLY CAUSING FIRE. THE CAR IS UNDRIVEABLE AND COULD PLACE OCCUPANTS IN DANGER DUE TO BOTH THE RESULTS OF THE OVERHEATING AS WELL AS ANY POTENTIAL DANGER FROM HAVING A VEHICLE STOP ON THE ROAD. UNFORTUNATELY, BMWNA…
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