1995 BMW 318IA Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 318IA years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1995 BMW 318IA. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 73,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 BMW 318IA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 100% | 73,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1995 BMW 318IA recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur.
Risk: If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
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.
Whenever i press gas to accelerate while on interstate the transmission will go in to some kind of lock out mode and i have to try to get to the shoulder of the interstate and turn off the car to reset the transmission and electronic warning system
Other BMW 318IA years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW 318IA?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1995 BMW 318IA?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 BMW 318IA a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 318IA model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.