After vehicle went through a car wash vehicle would not start. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that dme unit was soaked.*Ak
Electrical system
BMW 318IS Electrical problems by year
4 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW 318IS's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
Latest 318IS electrical complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
The vehicle's electronic command control box was flooded due to water entering the box. Dealer contacted and aware of the problem. Consumer had repair work done at owner's exspense. Tsb 410393 (3914). *Ak
When driving the vehicle through a carwash the computer for the vehicle short circuited and shut completely down. Dealer has to replace total computer. *Ak
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