1985 BMW 318 recalls & complaints
2 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
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2complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the BMW 318 under individual trim or body names rather than "318", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths
Most complained-about parts: Seat belts (1), Engine (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
05/27/1998 · Seat belts
THE FEMALE PART OF THE BUCKLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATES. BOTH PLASTIC SIDES FALL OFF WHICH CAUSED THE BUCKLE NOT TO LATCH. THE OWNER REPLACED THE PORTION OF BUCKLE WITH A USED PART IN MAY OF 97. THE PART NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *AK
03/20/1995 · Engine
RADIATOR CAP FAILED AFTER RECALL WORK PERFORMED (93V-015), CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. *SKD