6 complaints reported

2018 BMW 3 Series FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

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Dec 2024

Gas tank began leaking from top of blind flange, similar to other extended warranties (SIB 01 03 22 and SIB 01 07 22). BMW is refusing to cover my specific model year (I have sent letters requesting reimbursement and called multiple times). It created an explosion hazard in my garage. Had mechanic repair, I do not have part. Cost $2,000 for new tank that will probably develop same issue. There were no warning lamps.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 BMW 320I, Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Incident: Sep 2024
Nov 2024

Coolant fluid exits from the expansion tank into the overflow leaving no fluid in the expansion tank. Then it causes and overflow/steam to burst out of the overflow tank. Then the coolant is low notification comes on which warrants to replace the coolant fluid. Took it to a few BMW dealers. They've did a flush, replace expansion tank, and water pump, also tested the pressure several times at 2 different BMW dealerships. I leave the dealership broker and with the same problem starting again within that week. This has been a constant issue which never seems to be fixed by any BMW dealer.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 BMW 330I, Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Incident: Dec 2022
Jun 2024

My 2018 BMW 330i has the same problem that the recall for the fuel sensor level on 2018 BMW M5! I broke down on the side of the interstate and had it towed to BMW and they said it was the fuel sensor reading more than it should and wanted to charge almost 3,000 to fix it. There are similarities to the other recalls and my vehicle should also be included in that recall. I had to pay 300.00 just for them looking at it. I found it odd the sensor would do that and my investigation has brought me here. There was no warning and I was stranded on the interstate

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 BMW 330I, Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Incident: Mar 2024
Apr 2023

Fuel Tank Filler Hose Collapse - unable to refuel and vehicle remains stranded.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 BMW 340I, Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Incident: Mar 2023
Aug 2022

In Feb 2022 my vehicle reported low coolant and later the engine overheating. At one point the accelerator pedal became less effective and the car significantly slowed down while on the highway. After refilling the car's engine coolant and still getting alerts, I brought the vehicle to the BMW auto shop where it was determined there was an active coolant leak from the hose of the cylinder head expansion tank. The hose was then replaced. Today I visited the same BMW auto shop where they reported an open recall on this exact issue, yet I do not see an open recall on this site. Please investigate as others may be having this faulty equipment safety issue with risk of engine overheating/fire.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 BMW 330I, Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Incident: Feb 2022
Sep 2019

CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A STREET. ENGINE STALLED. CAR WOULDN'T START. TOWED TO BMW DEALERSHIP. CATASTROPHIC HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE AT APPROXIMATELY 7400 MILES. METAL SHAVINGS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM. INJECTORS, FUEL LINES, FUEL PUMP, AND FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2018 BMW 328D, Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Incident: Aug 2019

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The 2018 BMW 3 Series has 6 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.