Electrical systemPart report

1992 BMW 318I Electrical system Problems

Complaints: 1about this part
Share: 13%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage: —not reported
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 BMW 318I, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Related service bulletins

10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

Electrical system: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
1998	3	38%
1997	2	40%
1995	3	21%
1994	3	21%
1993	2	18%
1992	1	13%
1991	1	13%
1985	2	29%

Other parts of the 1992 BMW 318I

Engine cooling
5 complaints Air bags
1 complaints Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1992 BMW 318I

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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