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2018 BMW M: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 71 complaints about the 2018 BMW M with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
71
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
4
on record
Fuel economy
22 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$9,273
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | 19 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 mpg |
Recalls
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraSep 27, 2019 · campaign 19V684000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank AssemblyJul 17, 2018 · campaign 18V473000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW M5 vehicles. The fuel level sensor in the fuel tank may become stuck against an in-tank fuel line, causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate and possibly larger amount of fuel than is actually available.
Electrical System › SoftwareMay 16, 2018 · campaign 18V323000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW M5 vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the engine control unit software may cause the fuel pump to stop.
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/PanelNov 15, 2017 · campaign 17V719000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i SAV vehicles. These vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays
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Other years of the BMW M
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2018 BMW M have?
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA: airbags & seat belts (20), body, glass & interior (11), engine & cooling (8). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2018 BMW M have?
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2018 BMW M get?
Up to 22 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.