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Overview
- Body
- Minicompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $3,500EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Curb Weight
- 2,976 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 5 See on NHTSA
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33%
- TIRES33%
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING17%
- VISIBILITY17%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 6 total.
BMW 318i: best and worst yearsWarranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr
- Maintenance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Source: bmwusaservice.com as of 2026-06
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