7
recalls
The BMW 318 has 7 recalls covering 666,009 vehicles as reported; model year 1992 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 1992: 4
Units affected
666K
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
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To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
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By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 318 by component
- Fuel system, gasoline3 · 151K units
- Visibility2 · 380K units
- Steering1 · 120K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 15K units
BMW 318 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 1994 | BMW 318, 325, 525, 535 and 1 more (1989-1993): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 94V066000 | Fire | 116,300 |
| Feb 17, 1994 | BMW 318 (1992-1994): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 94V037000 | Crash risk | 23,500 |
| Feb 1, 1993 | BMW 318, 325, M3 (1984-1993): VisibilityNo. 93V015000 | Fire | 375,000 |
| Dec 17, 1991 | BMW 318 (1991-1992): Vehicle speed controlNo. 91V219000 | Crash risk | 15,200 |
| Oct 20, 1986 | BMW 318, 325 (1985-1986): SteeringNo. 86V138000 | Other or not stated | 120,261 |
| May 6, 1985 | BMW 318 (1984): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 85V058000 | Other or not stated | 11,000 |
| Sep 11, 1984 | BMW 318 (1984): VisibilityNo. 84V107000 | Fire | 4,748 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1994 BMW 318 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1994 BMW 318. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW 318 have?
7 recalls cover the BMW 318, for 666,009 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 318?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 53 of the 119 safety complaints about the BMW 318, then air bags (20). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.