1997 BMW 318i Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 BMW 318i recalls

Most common 1997 BMW 318i problems

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

Problem area	Reports
Tires	2
Electrical System	2
Visibility	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1

What owners report

2004-09-01, Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAINED ON, AND EXHAUST FUMES WERE COMING INTO THE VEHICLE WHILE THE WINDOWS WERE CLOSED. CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL ON WEBSITE CONCERNING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OXYGEN SENSOR . NOT ABLE TO LOCATE THAT INFORMATION IN OUR DATA BASE. *AK

2003-08-07, Electrical System
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THIS HAPPENED SHE COULD NOT TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND TO CALL THIS AGENCY AND REPORT IT. *PH

2003-05-06, Electrical System
BOARD LEVEL FAILURE ON AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL UNIT. FAILURE SO WIDESPREAD THAT NO OEM OR RENEWED PARTS DEALER HAS INVENTORY. *NLM

2002-09-04, Tires
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1998, BMW, 318I WITH 30283 MILES. DRIVING 65 MPH CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING FROM PASSENGER'S REAR OF VEHICLE. TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED, CAUSING $ 4000.00 DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.*AK CONTINENTAL TOURING 205/60R15 91H CH95

1999-08-30, Visibility
HEATER CORE FAILED. *YC

1997 BMW 318i questions

Does the 1997 BMW 318i have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1997 BMW 318i: Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 BMW 318i?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (2), Electrical System (2), Visibility (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 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.