2001 BMW 318 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 318 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 BMW 318. That ranks 2nd out of 5 318 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 83%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 83% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2001 BMW 318 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 BMW 318.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
New bmw combusted -- electrical fire due to defect in fan assembly already known to bmw. Had i been driving the car at the time, it would have resulted in a fatality.
My car was simply idling in a parking lot with the a/c on for a few minutes when i returned to find my car with smoke billowing from under the hood. I immediately ran to the car and turned it off. I noticed the temperature gauge was all the way to the red zone. I then noticed radiator fluid…
Multiple complaints of overheating for same model due to failure of auxiliary cooling fan as noted on internet bulletin board www.bimmer.org in recent weeks/months
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
Cooling fan failure caused engine to overheat - vehicle undriveable. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW 318?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 BMW 318?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.