CarRecallWatchThe 1998 BMW 318 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (1 report).
0Recalls
3Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
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1998 BMW 318 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1998 BMW 318.
Most common 1998 BMW 318 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 10 MPH. WHILE PULLING FROM A STOP LIGHT ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON THE RIGHT. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. *AK
TRANSMISSION KEPT POPPING OUT OF GEAR. ORIGINAL AND REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION FAILED IN 1 YEAR. BMW STATES THAT IT ISN'T WORTHY OF RECALL BECAUSE IT IS TOO RARE. IT CAN'T BE THAT RARE IF IT HAPPENED TO ME TWICE, AND TO A FRIEND ONCE IN THE LAST YEAR. *AK
ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING A COLLISION. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
1998 BMW 318 questions
Does the 1998 BMW 318 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 BMW 318 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW 318?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (1), Power Train (1), Air Bags (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 BMW 318 has been fixed?
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