Tail lights come on and off intermittently while traveling on the highway. Cause of failure is undetermined at this time. *Ak
Vehicle safety record
1995 BMW 318 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 1995 BMW 318 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (7) and the transmission & drivetrain (4). Those complaints describe 5 crashes, 1 fire and 4 injuries. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1994 has 22 and the 1996 has 5.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical 318 year, for its age
#141 most complained-about 1995 vehicle
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 5
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 4
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1995 BMW 318 problems
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No recalls for the 1995 BMW 318
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19 complaints about the 1995 BMW 318
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Consumer states while driving the vehicle was in accident with another vehicle. Consumer states that the driver side air bag did not deploy on time.The consumer states her head hit the steering wheel then the air bag deployed. Also passenger side air bag did not deploy. Consumer states the vehicle was running at 30mph during impact. Consumer also states the seat belts did not lock up. Dealer notified. Ts
The vehicle began blowing fuses causing many of the systems to quite functioning. We replace with fuses the same size as it ask for and it started melting fuses causing fuel pump to quit working adquately. *Ak
Driver's side seat shifts around while driving, making driver lose pedal, and steering control.*Ak *mj
Air bag light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the system, cause unknown. Please give any further details. *Ak
Air bag light comes on and remains illuminated even after starting vehicle. Cause unknown. Please give any further details. *Ak
I don't have the exact date and speed of failure. My car would not go into gear when shifted while driving at a lower speed. It would also pop out of gear on the road. Bmw replaced the transmission on warranty, and said it was a common problem. I've just heard from another person with the 318ti with similar problem. I am concerned that there is no recall on bmw's part because of the possible danger of having your transmission going out while driving. *Ak
Air bag: driving approximately 30mph when a car ahead stopped. Ran into the back of the car and neither air bag deployed. Bmw investigator said air bags should not have gone off. *Ak driver's head smashed his head into the windshield during the accident. *Slc
During a front impact accident, at 30 mph. The driver's and passenger's side seat belts and air bags, were inoperative. *Ak
The tires are after market tire s( bridgestone boizzoak) there is a rubber dust on the car from the tire . Please describe . *Ak
When making a turn, the steering wheel locks up, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle and crash. *Ak the airbag did not deploy in the accident. *Slc
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. *AK
CLUTCH/PRESSURE PLATE FAILURE.
Transmission fails causing hesitation/jerking.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. *AK
Jack failure, vehicle on jack due to a strong wind, jack flew over, only built on 3' design. *Ak
Transmission slips when accelerating in traffic, causing vehicle to stall. *Ak
The consumer was involved in an rear-end colission and was passed head on into a parked vehicle and the driver and passenger side air bag did not deploy.
Car lost power while driving, fire came from exhaust and burned bumper. Tt
BMW 318: every year compared
All 318 years1995 BMW 318 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 BMW 318 | 19 | 0 | F | |
| 1995 BMW 325I | 64 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 525I | 24 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 525 | 15 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 318I | 14 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 530I | 5 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 318IC | 4 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 530 | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 525IA | 3 | 2 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1995 BMW 318
Does the 1995 BMW 318 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 BMW 318 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW 318?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (7), transmission & drivetrain (4), seats & seat belts (3).
How many complaints has the 1995 BMW 318 had?
19 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 10, 1995 and the latest on August 18, 2003. Of these, 5 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 4 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1995 BMW 318 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 10 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical BMW 318 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which BMW 318 years have the most complaints?
1991 (22), 1994 (22), 1995 (19). See every BMW 318 year compared.
What should I do if my 1995 BMW 318 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data