3
recalls
The BMW 318IC has 3 recalls covering 755,200 vehicles as reported; model year 1995 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
3
Most for 1995: 3
Units affected
755K
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
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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 318IC by component
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 340K units
- Equipment1 · 5,200 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 410K units
BMW 318IC recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 1998 | BMW 318I, 318IA, 318IC, 318ICA and 32 more (1988-1995): Engine and engine coolingNo. 98V178000 | Injury | 340,000 |
| Aug 19, 1997 | BMW 318I, 318IC, 318IS, 318TI and 12 more (1989-1997): Vehicle speed controlNo. 97V131000 | Crash risk | 410,000 |
| Apr 3, 1995 | BMW 318IC, 318ICA (1995): EquipmentNo. 95V071000 | Crash risk | 5,200 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1997 BMW 318IC recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1997 BMW 318IC. 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 318IC have?
3 recalls cover the BMW 318IC, for 755,200 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine and engine cooling (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 318IC?
Electrical system: named in 3 of the 14 safety complaints about the BMW 318IC, then exterior lighting (3). 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.