1984 BMW 318i Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1984 BMW 318i recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1984 BMW 318i.

Most common 1984 BMW 318i problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Power Train	1

What owners report

2002-10-28, Engine And Engine Cooling
NHTSA#93-V-015-000 COOLANT TEMPERATURE RESULTING INCREASE IN SYSTEM PRESSURE. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE OVERHEATED, ALL READY WAS CHANGE WATER PUMP, THERMOTATS. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHEWR INFORMATION. TS

2000-07-31, Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERNCE TO RECALL NUMBER 98V178000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 93V015. DEALER CORRECTED RECALL PROBLEM. HOWEVER, DEALER NEGLECTED TO REPLACE THE RADIATOR CAP WHICH HAS MELTED DUE TO RADIATOR OVERHEATING. PLEASE PROIVDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

2000-07-11, Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE OVERHEATED. ENGINE WAS STEAMING AND THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

1999-09-22, Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE IS IDLING, AND WON'T MOVE. ALSO, SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER DON'T WORK, AND CONSUMER CAN'T DETERMINE HOW FAST THE VEHICLE IS GOING. *AK

1998-09-07, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEEL CYLINDERS FAILED.

1984 BMW 318i questions

Does the 1984 BMW 318i have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1984 BMW 318i at this time.

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

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1984 BMW 318i 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.