MYRModel Year Report

2003 BMW 318I

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2003 BMW 318I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:40.494Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

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 2003: 3 complaints 2003 3
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 2003: 3 complaints 2003 3
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 2003: 3 complaints 2003 3

2003: 3 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Exterior lighting

1 of 3 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.

Show complaint excerpts

I was blinded tonight by the high intensity discharge headlights on a car 100 or more feet from me that was coming out of a gas station.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-31

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

Show complaint excerpts

Consumer states when vehicle idles it shuts off. Dealer states they can't duplicate the problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-23

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2009-04-08Defect petitionClosed 2009-08-06 Rear lamp illumination
  2. I
    2009-08-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-12-22 Rear lamp illumination
  3. I
    2009-12-18Engineering analysisClosed 2011-09-28 Rear Lamp Illumination

Buy-smart checklist

2003 BMW 318I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 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 2003 BMW 318I?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 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.