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
Electrical system
BMW 318 Electrical problems by year
16 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW 318's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
Latest 318 electrical complaints
Water drained into electronic control module, causing an electrical shortage, and resulting in vehicle stalling.Also, leaving fuel injectors open, could cause fuel leakage. Please give any further details.*Ak
Consumer is having problems with starter, she has taken it back to dealer twice already to have it replaced.*Ak
When there is a heavy down pour or taking car to the car wash, the computer gets wet which won't allow the vehicle to start. Contacted dealer. Dealer had the computer replaced. *Ak
Water leaking into the e-box on several occasions. Bulletin 410393.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. *AK
Put car in reverse, electrical system shut down, occupants were trapped inside. Tt
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK
The car died in the middle of traffic for no reason. Please explain. Tt
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *TW
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *TW
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SKD
Intermittent stalling when stopping at lights/stop signs. *Skd
Electrical system failure, power door failure. Tt
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data