1995 BMW 318IC Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1995 BMW 318IC, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1995 BMW 318IC
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Cooling system (engine and engine cooling)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to,…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
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Vehicle speed control
The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. In this case,…
Remedy: Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. The clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.
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Labels (equipment)
An overstatement was made of the vehicle load capacity and designated seating capacity on the tire information placard. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Remedy: Owners will be mailed a revised placard containg the correct vehicle and designated seating capacities and instructions for installing the placard on their vehicles. If owners prefer, their dealer can install the…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1995 BMW 318IC have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 98,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I purchased a 318ic from a used car lot and the vehicle caught fire. I have obtained information on the vehicle which the dealer should have made me aware of, including recall information. The recall”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 22, 2006 · Electrical system
“The two front seat belts and the two rear seat belts did not retract. Dealer informed the consumer that the seat belt system needed to be replaced. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 2, 2003 · Seat belts
Compare BMW 318IC model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 318IC model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 BMW 318IC | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 BMW 318IC | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 BMW 318IC | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 BMW 318IC | 3 | 4 |
| 1996 BMW 318IC | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 BMW 318IC | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 BMW 318IC | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 BMW 318IC | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 BMW 318IC | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1995 BMW 318IC
How do I know if my 1995 BMW 318IC has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1995 BMW 318IC; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 95V071000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.