1995 BMW 318 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 318 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 BMW 318. That is the most of any 318 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (7 complaints, 37%). Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 19owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 BMW 318 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 | 37% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 BMW 318 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 BMW 318.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tail lights come on and off intermittently while traveling on the highway. Cause of failure is undetermined at this time. *ak
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…
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. *ak
Driver's side seat shifts around while driving, making driver lose pedal, and steering control.*ak *mj
Air bag light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the system, cause unknown. Please give any further details. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW 318?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 BMW 318?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 BMW 318 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 318 model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.