MYRModel Year Report

2001 BMW 318I

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2001 BMW 318I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:44.134Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 11 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 8 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2001 4 2003: 3 complaints
1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 11 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 8 complaints 1998 2001: 4 complaints 2001 4 2003: 3 complaints 2003
1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 7 complaints 1985 1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 11 complaints 1993 1994: 14 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 8 complaints 1998 2001: 4 complaints 2001 4 2003: 3 complaints 2003

2001: 4 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19845
19857
19918
19928
199311
199414
199514
19963
19975
19988
20014
20033

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

Tires

1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

I had 2 tires go suddenly flat on the same day. Car had only 4500 miles at the time. No obvious punture or damage. Replaced at my expense at local tire dealer because BMW dealer did not have in stock.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-07-12

Exterior lighting

1 of 4 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

I am blinded by these new headlamps when driving at night. They are very irritating even during daylight driving. It's like looking at an electric welding arc. They contain too much uv light. Uv light is very harmfull.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-04-04

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing fan.

Show complaint excerpts

Cooling fan failed, causing vehicle to overheat and strand passengers at side of road in stop and go traffic.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-05-18

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 BMW 318I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 BMW 318I 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 2001 BMW 318I?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 BMW 318I 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.