1984 BMW 318 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1984 BMW 318 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).

3Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 318?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1984 BMW 318 recalls

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core

Recall 93V015Feb 1, 1993375,000 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System

Recall 85V058May 6, 198511,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1984 BMW 318 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Visibility1
Fuel System, Gasoline1

What owners report

2004-08-19, Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VENTS. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND LIFT UP THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE RADIATOR NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
2003-05-22, Fuel System, Gasoline
THE ENGINE IDLED HIGH. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS DUE TO THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
1996-12-31, Visibility
AFTER HAVING THE RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE ON THE HEATER CORE, THERE IS A MALFUNCTION IN THE COOLING SYSTEM, CAUSING INCREASED PRESSURE THAT RESULTED IN COOLANT LEAKING ON CONSUMER'S FEET. RECALL#93V015000. *AK

1984 BMW 318 questions

Does the 1984 BMW 318 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1984 BMW 318: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core; Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Windshield:Electrical Heating Element. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1984 BMW 318?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Visibility (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1984 BMW 318 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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