MYRModel Year Report

2003 BMW 318I

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2003 BMW 318I
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:45:22.328Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 318I Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 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 2003: 3 complaints 2003
2003: 3 complaints
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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.

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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, 20031231

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

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CONSUMER STATES WHEN VEHICLE IDLES IT SHUTS OFF. DEALER STATES THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030623

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20090408 — DP (closed 20090806)

REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION

I 20090807 — PE (closed 20091222)

REAR LAMP ILLUMINATION

I 20091218 — EA (closed 20110928)

Rear Lamp Illumination

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 BMW 318I — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.