2001 BMW 318I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 318I years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 BMW 318I. That ranks 4th out of 6 318I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 BMW 318I 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 | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 BMW 318I recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 BMW 318I.
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.
I am blinded by these new headlamps when driving at night. They are very irritating even during daylight driving. It's like looking at an electric welding arc. They contain too much uv light. Uv light is very harmfull. How can these possibly be legal? I almost hit a pedestrian one night when i was…
2001 bmw 3 series engines have an electronic drive-by-wire throttle mechanishm. The accelerator pedal is an electronic sensor, without a direct mechanical linkage to the engine. This pedal has a sticky, jerky mechanism that is much worse in hot weather. This results in surges of acceleration and…
I HAD 2 TIRES GO SUDDENLY FLAT ON THE SAME DAY. CAR HAD ONLY 4500 MILES AT THE TIME. NO OBVIOUS PUNTURE OR DAMAGE. REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE AT LOCAL TIRE DEALER BECAUSE BMW DEALER DID NOT HAVE IN STOCK. 1 WEEK LATER, I READ ABOUT NHTSA RECALL #00V383 AND CONTACTED BOTH DEALER AND BMW USA AFTER DEALER…
Cooling fan failed, causing vehicle to overheat and strand passengers at side of road in stop and go traffic. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW 318I?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 BMW 318I?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 BMW 318I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 318I model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.