2001 BMW 318 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 BMW 318 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 BMW 318.

Most common 2001 BMW 318 problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	5
Suspension	1

What owners report

2001-08-21, Engine And Engine Cooling
NEW BMW COMBUSTED -- ELECTRICAL FIRE DUE TO DEFECT IN FAN ASSEMBLY ALREADY KNOWN TO BMW. HAD I BEEN DRIVING THE CAR AT THE TIME, IT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A FATALITY.

2001-06-20, Engine And Engine Cooling
MY CAR WAS SIMPLY IDLING IN A PARKING LOT WITH THE A/C ON FOR A FEW MINUTES WHEN I RETURNED TO FIND MY CAR WITH SMOKE BILLOWING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I IMMEDIATELY RAN TO THE CAR AND TURNED IT OFF. I NOTICED THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS ALL THE WAY TO THE RED ZONE. I THEN NOTICED RADIATOR FLUID SPILLING TO THE GROUND. I OPENED THE HOOD OF THE CAR AND NOTICED THE FLUID WAS RELEASING FROM THE RADIATOR CAP. MY CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE COOLING FAN. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS INCIDENTS ON THE INTERNET OF PEOPLE'S COOLING FANS FAILING AND THEIR BMW'S OVERHEATING. I'M SURPRISED BMW HAS NOT YET ISSUED A RECALL. THIS NEEDS TO BE DONE. MY CAR W

2001-06-18, Engine And Engine Cooling
MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS OF OVERHEATING FOR SAME MODEL DUE TO FAILURE OF AUXILIARY COOLING FAN AS NOTED ON INTERNET BULLETIN BOARD WWW.BIMMER.ORG IN RECENT WEEKS/MONTHS

2001-05-18, Engine And Engine Cooling
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

2001-05-18, Engine And Engine Cooling
COOLING FAN FAILURE CAUSED ENGINE TO OVERHEAT - VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE. *AK

2001 BMW 318 questions

Does the 2001 BMW 318 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 BMW 318 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW 318?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (5), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 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.