MYRModel Year Report

1995 BMW 318

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1995 BMW 318
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:36:13.227Z

Only 19 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 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 318 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1992: 16 complaints 1992 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 20 complaints 1994 1995: 19 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1998 2001: 6 complaints 2001
1995: 19 complaints
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YearComplaints
19843
19852
19860
19870
19880
19890
19901
199121
199216
199317
199420
199519
19965
19975
19983
20016

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 19 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

7 of 19 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WAS IN ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY ON TIME.THE CONSUMER STATES HER HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL THEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030108

Also filed under SEAT BELTS

THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN REAR-END COLISSION AND WAS PASSED HEAD ON INTO A PARKED VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 19960612

POWER TRAIN

5 of 19 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers.

STEERING

2 of 19 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

WHEN MAKING A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH. *AK THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN THE ACCIDENT. *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 19961031

SEAT BELTS

2 of 19 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 BMW 318 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1995 BMW 318 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW 318?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 BMW 318 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.