2001 BMW 318IC Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 318IC years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 BMW 318IC. That ranks 2nd out of 6 318IC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 318IC 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 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2001 BMW 318IC recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 BMW 318IC.
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.
The tire flew out from the vehicle while the car was travelling at 50m/hr. The car is equipped with tire pressure control and did not giving any warning. The tread was separated from the tire, only little remnants remain with on the realm. *ak (tiresize: 205/50r 17)
Manufacturer is installing bad cooling fans that allow the engine to overheat possibly causing fire. The car is undriveable and could place occupants in danger due to both the results of the overheating as well as any potential danger from having a vehicle stop on the road. Unfortunately, bmwna…
Other BMW 318IC years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 318IC | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 318IC | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 318IC | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 318IC | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 318IC | 4 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW 318IC?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 BMW 318IC?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 BMW 318IC a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 318IC model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.