Model year guide

1981 BMW 318I

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1981 BMW 318I is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 11 on record.

1981 BMW 318I — representative photo
Representative photo

1981 BMW 318I at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1981 BMW 318I recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1981 BMW 318I.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1981 BMW 318I vehicles on record

1981 BMW 318I 1981 BMW 318IWBAAG3107B7134074 1981 BMW 318I 1981 BMW 318IWBAAG3104B7144075 1981 BMW 318I 1981 BMW 318IWBAAG1109B7075274 1981 BMW 318I 1981 BMW 318IWBAAG3102B7141451 1981 BMW 318I 1981 BMW 318IWBAAG3105C7481677 1981 BMW 318I 1981 BMW 318IWBAAG3101B7139013 1981 BMW 318I 1981 BMW 318IWBAAG1105B7061517 1981 BMW 318I 1981 BMW 318IWBAAG3106C7480022 1981 BMW 318I 1981 BMW 318IWBAAG1105C7099301 1981 BMW 318I 1981 BMW 318IWBAAG3105B7127821 1981 BMW 318I 1981 BMW 318IWBAAG3100C7481246

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1981 BMW 318I — frequently asked questions

Does the 1981 BMW 318I have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1981 BMW 318I. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.