1995 BMW 318IS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 318IS years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 BMW 318IS. That is the most of any 318IS model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 67%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 BMW 318IS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 BMW 318IS recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. In this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing.
Risk: This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. It his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. The clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.
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.
Passenger window falls off the tracks - results in high bills to get it fixed. Numerous incidents. I am unable to select window or anything related to it in the drop down menus. To proceed i have had to make selections that have no relevance. *tr
During frontal collision into rear of leading car at 35mph, my bmw failed to deploy airbags and driver seatbelt did not lock, causing driver to come violently forward to within 1 inch of steering wheel, then thrown hard back into seat causing neck and back injuries and a severe concussion to the…
The first problem is the clips that hold the interior door panels fail causing the door panels to come lose and fall or crack. The second problem is the heat shield rattles causing a rattling from under the hood at any speed above 5 mph. Thank you
Other BMW 318IS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 318IS | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 318IS | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW 318IS?
Owners most often report structure, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 BMW 318IS?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 BMW 318IS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 318IS model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.