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2001 BMW 318i recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2001 BMW 318i, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
4
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 BMW 318i vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 BMW 318i problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Tires1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Exterior Lighting1

Most reported parts

  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan — 1
  • Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 1
  • Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 BMW 318i complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Exterior Lighting · reported Apr 1, 2002
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. How can these possibly be legal? I almost hit a pedestrian one night when I was blinded by a vehicle equipped with these lights. I'm affraid to drive at night now. How can I find the vehicle that blinded me if I hit someone? This situation needs to be fixed. If someone blinds me like that and a pedestrian is struck I have no way to identify the vehicle with the bright lights.…
Vehicle Speed Control · reported Sep 29, 2001
2001 bmw 3 series engines have an electronic drive-by-wire throttle mechanishm. The accelerator pedal is an electronic sensor, without a direct mechanical linkage to the engine. This pedal has a sticky, jerky mechanism that is much worse in hot weather. This results in surges of acceleration and makes it difficult to finely control the car's speed. Bmw is aware of the issue, but states that it is not a safety issue in order to deflect any criticism or urgency. They will replace the defective pedal assembly if the owner insists, but the replacement parts have the same defect. Bmw must be…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 BMW 318i have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 BMW 318i as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 BMW 318i?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (1 reports), followed by tires (1).

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.