The crankcase ventilation system, vented into the intake tract of the engine at the bellows boot ahead of the throttle housing, allows warm water vapor from the crankcase vent to condense and freeze in the colder bellows boot when the ambient air temperature...
Acceleration & cruise control
BMW 318 Acceleration problems by year
3 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW 318's acceleration & cruise control. Unintended acceleration, surging, throttle problems and cruise or adaptive cruise faults.
Acceleration complaints by model year
Acceleration recalls
Latest 318 acceleration complaints
On two separate occasions the vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing a collision. The dealer has been notified. *Ak
M/trans: accelerator sticks during cold weather; engine speeds up, even with brakes applied;nearly caused rear end accident;not included under recall #91v219000
ACCELERATOR HAS STUCK ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 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