BMW 318 owners have reported 9 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition switch (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Ignition Switch problems | |
| Electrical System problems | |
| Battery problems | |
| Wiring problems |
Ignition switch failure while driving vehicle key started rotating in ignition while driving vehicle. Pulled off to the side of road and removed key. Engine would not shut off. Only way to shut off vehicle was to disconnect battery. Email: edwardseafeldt@hotmail. Com Read details...
The gas pedal is stuck and cannot stop and rpm are red lineing. Car is unsafe to drive. Luckily I was pulling into work to park and that's when the gas pedal got stuck and the engine started revving up high to 500 rpm. Read details...
Battery replaced. Mjs Read details...
Repeated instance of seat belt lock failure as relating to air bag. Drivers side bracket has been replaced 4 times. It seems the wiring or switch keeps failing and the airbag light stays on. Especially true after hard stops. Shop says air bag may fail to deploy if not repaired. Read details...