2003 BMW 318i recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2003 BMW 318i, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2003 BMW 318i vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 BMW 318i problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Exterior Lighting1

Most reported parts

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Abs Warning Light — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
  • Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,900 miles (median of owner reports).

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 2003 BMW 318i complaints

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

Exterior Lighting · reported Dec 31, 2003
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. I was in a parking lot across the highway from the gas station and becuase o being blinded I didn't see a road divider. My right front wheel hit it a a low speed and blew the tire and bent the rim. Obviously the other driver didn't know I existed or had been financially and emotionally impacted by his headlights but it is just a matter of time when some unexplained fatal accident will have the same roots. Thank you, dan sternberg

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 BMW 318i have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 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 2003 BMW 318i?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (1 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,900 miles.

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.