Consumer was driving at 10 mph. While pulling from a stop light another vehicle hit the consumer's vehicle on the right. Upon impact, driver's side and passenger's side air bags didn't deploy. The vehicle was struck at a high rate of speed. *Ak
Vehicle safety record
1998 BMW 318 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1998 BMW 318 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1) and the acceleration & cruise control (1). Those complaints describe 2 crashes. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1997 has 5.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 318 year, for its age
#254 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 BMW 318 problems
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No recalls for the 1998 BMW 318
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 BMW 318. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 1998 BMW 318
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Transmission kept popping out of gear. Original and replacement transmission failed in 1 year. Bmw states that it isn't worthy of recall because it is too rare. It can't be that rare if it happened to me twice, and to a friend once in the last year. *Ak
On two separate occasions the vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing a collision. The dealer has been notified. *Ak
BMW 318: every year compared
All 318 years1998 BMW 318 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 BMW 318 | 3 | 0 | C | |
| 1998 BMW 528I | 33 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 328I | 26 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 540I | 26 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 323I | 16 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 318TI | 11 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 318I | 8 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 528 | 7 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 320 | 6 | 0 | D | 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 1998 BMW 318
Does the 1998 BMW 318 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 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 1998 BMW 318?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1), acceleration & cruise control (1), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 BMW 318 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 5, 1998 and the latest on September 29, 1999. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 BMW 318 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 59 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1998 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