MYRModel Year Report

1986 BMW 318

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1986 BMW 318
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:45.660Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 0 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1992: 16 complaints 1992 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 20 complaints 1994 1995: 19 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1998 2001: 6 complaints
1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 0 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1991 1992: 16 complaints 1992 1993: 17 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1994 1995: 19 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 2001: 6 complaints 2001
1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 0 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1991 1992: 16 complaints 1992 1993: 17 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1994 1995: 19 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 2001: 6 complaints 2001

1986: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19843
19852
19860
19870
19880
19890
19901
199121
199216
199317
199420
199519
19965
19975
19983
20016

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1992-06-02Engineering analysisClosed 1993-03-30 Heater core failure

Buy-smart checklist

1986 BMW 318 — pre-purchase inspection

  • No specific known issues on file — do a standard pre-purchase inspection.
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FAQ

Is the 1986 BMW 318 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1986 BMW 318 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.