How many recalls does the 1995 BMW 318ti have?

The 1995 BMW 318ti has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1995 BMW 318ti has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1995 BMW 318ti?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline.

1995 BMW 318ti Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1995 BMW 318ti has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 410,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 97V131000 1997-08-19 410,000 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE VALVE TO REMAIN PARTIALLY OPEN. IT HIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE CAR MIGHT NOT DECELERATE AS EXPECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Consumer stated had to have both front seat belt latches replaced, because of looseness. When evaluated air bag warning lights came on consumer was told that seat belt latches needed to be replaced. *ts”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT · reported 2002-11-23

“Dealership is unwilling to pay for other parts ruined by broken caliper. Problems started back in late aug./sept., but they would not listen to me that there was something wrong with my brakes and were unwilling to investigate. *ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER · reported 2001-01-23

“Consumer purchased a certified preowned car. Consumer cannot drive vehicle because gas fumes leak out; but, are so strong on inside that iyt makes passengers sick. Dealer said nothing was wrong, it was suppose to do that. They kept vehicle 5days & found nothing. A mechanic said the membrane is…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 1998-10-10

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 BMW 318ti as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.