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Exterior lightingPart report

1998 BMW 318TI Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
18%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1998 BMW 318TI, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year.

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

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1998218%

Other parts of the 1998 BMW 318TI

Tires
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 BMW 318TI

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology