1995 BMW 318 Problems
- Complaints
- 19filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 BMW 318 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 1995 BMW 318. The part named most often is air bags, with 7 complaints (37% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (4) and electrical system (3). Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags7 37%
- Electrical system3 16%
- Engine cooling2 11%
- Equipment2 11%
- Exterior lighting2 11%
- Seat belts2 11%
- Steering2 11%
- Seats1 5.3%
- Tires1 5.3%
Example complaints
Air bags: “Consumer states while driving the vehicle was in accident with another vehicle. Consumer states that the driver side air bag did not deploy on time.the consumer states her head hit the steering wheel then the air bag deployed. Also passenger side air bag did not deploy. Consumer states the vehicle was running at 30mph during impact. Consumer also states the seat belts did not lock up. Dealer notified. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10002365, filed 2003-01Transmission and drivetrain: “I don't have the exact date and speed of failure. My car would not go into gear when shifted while driving at a lower speed. It would also pop out of gear on the road. Bmw replaced the transmission on warranty, and said it was a common problem. I've just heard from another person with the 318ti with similar problem. I am concerned that there is no recall on Bmw's part because of the possible danger of having your transmission going out while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #707899, filed 1999-06Electrical system: “The vehicle began blowing fuses causing many of the systems to quite functioning. We replace with fuses the same size as it ask for and it started melting fuses causing fuel pump to quit working adquately.”
NHTSA complaint #763662, filed 2002-06Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1995 BMW 318 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1995 BMW 318.
Other model years of the BMW 318
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 5 | 218,800 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 5 | 75,688 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 19 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 20 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 17 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 16 | — | 4 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 21 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 BMW 318 have?
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 1995 BMW 318 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 BMW 318 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 7 complaints (37% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 4.
Has the 1995 BMW 318 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.