CarRecallWatchThe 1997 BMW 318TI has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (1 report).
1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1997 BMW 318TI recalls
Most common 1997 BMW 318TI problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
MY 1997 BMW 318TI SUFFERED FROM UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. HERE'S HOW IT HAPPENED: I PULLED OUT ONTO THE STREET AFTER GETTING MY CAR WASHED. I PUSHED THE ACCELERATOR DOWN HARD AS I PULLED OUT. THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD AND THE WET TIRES SPUN ON THE PAVEMENT. I LET OFF ON THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE CAR RACED FORWARD ON ITS OWN. I APPLIED BOTH FEET TO THE BRAKES. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV AT ITS MAXIMUM POSSIBLE REVOLUTIONS AND THE WHEELS WERE SCREECHING FORWARD. THE ABS SYSTEM WAS KICKING IN CONTINUALLY IN AN EFFORT TO STOP THE VEHICLE BUT IT WOULD NOT STOP AND I COULD BARELY CONTAIN IT. THE ODOMETER KICKED UP TO 130 MPH EVEN THOUGH I WAS NOT GOING MORE THAN 25 MPH. I TRIED TO PULL THE S
1997 BMW 318TI questions
Does the 1997 BMW 318TI have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1997 BMW 318TI: Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 BMW 318TI?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 BMW 318TI has been fixed?
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