1993 BMW 318

Recalls

2 recalls name the 1993 BMW 318. Newest first.

• Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  Apr 11, 1994NHTSA 94V066000116,300 vehicles

  Feed fuel hoses can harden and "set" over time, allowing a seepage of fuel at the connection between the hose and the engine fitting. The clamp used to hold the hose to the fitting IS unable to compensate for the hardening of the feed fuel hose.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Fuel seepage between the feed fuel hose and the engine fitting can result in free fuel in the engine compartment, which could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

  Remedy

  A redesigned feed fuel hose and hose clamp will be installed to alleviate the fuel seepage.

  Full recall details →

• Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

  Feb 17, 1994NHTSA 94V03700023,500 vehicles

  The adhesive material of the two piece throttle body heater migrates into the circulation chamber causing build up of impurities and restriction of flow within the chamber. This condition and water vapors from the crank that freezes at low ambient air temperatures prevents the throttle plate from closing as the driver releases the gas pedal, causing loss of…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  If loss of throttle control from the frozen throttle body occurs while the vehicle IS in motion, a vehicle crash could occur.

  Remedy

  BMW dealers will replace the throttle body heater with a modified heater.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Engine and engine cooling13
2. Air bags2
3. Electrical system1
4. Seat belts1

Latest complaints

• Dec 8, 1999TX
  Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system

  Engine lost coolant, engine melted, replaced engine. *Ak

• Mar 2, 1999IN
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine

  Profile gasket leak.

• Oct 10, 1998IN
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine

  Engine head gasket failed.

• May 8, 1998GA
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine

  Engine timing case profile gasket failed, causing vehicle to suddenly veer from the third lane to the shoulder by the first lane.

• Dec 29, 1997CA
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine

  Profile case gasket failed, causing all engine fluid to spill onto freeway at speed. This IS a factory defect which needs to be addressed before it can cause a serious accident. *ak

• Dec 9, 1997PA
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine

  Profile gasket failed, resulting in loss of anti-freeze. *ak

• Sep 19, 1997UN
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine

  Profile gasket failed due to design problem, causing coolant leaks. *ak

• Aug 19, 1997PA
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine

  While driving vehicle the engine timing case profile gasket failed, causing total loss of engine coolant.owner IS very concerned for safety. *ak

• Aug 15, 1997VA
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine

  Profile gasket failed/replaced. *ak

• Aug 14, 1997NC
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine

  Failed head gaskets caused vehicle to overheat.

• Mar 25, 1997AL
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine

  Timing case profile gasket failed, leaking antifreeze onto roadway.

• Mar 18, 1997FL
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine

  Replaced the leaking timing case profile gasket. *ak

• Dec 28, 1995SCCrash4 injuries
  Air bags › Frontal

  Consumer was in an accident the driver side air bag didn't deploy. tt

• Dec 19, 1995CA
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

  Seat belt buckle will not lock, very hard to snap the buckle. tt

• Jul 5, 1995DCCrash1 injury
  Air bags › Frontal

  Upon frontal impact estimated speed 25-30 mph, air bag failed to deploy. Please describe details. tt

• Apr 4, 1995SC
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys

  The engine belts are under engineered and they disintegrate. Please explain. tt

• Feb 2, 1995CA
  Electrical system › Wiring

  Purchased car with bare wire exposed in wiring loom which could cause a fire. tt

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Air bag wiring failure

  EA95013Opened Mar 31, 1995Closed Jul 15, 1996Recall 96V110000

  There is no summary currently available

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 50897Recall 96v111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch.
• 39114Engine will not start, primarily during cold weather or high altitude.

Every BMW 318 model year

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