1993 BMW 318
2 recalls, 17 complaints - 2 TSBs
94V066000 Apr 11, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
94V037000 Feb 17, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Defect Description
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 CL... Read more
Consequence
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.
Complaint Statistics
17 total complaints
2 crashes 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 11 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Dec 8, 1999
Incident date: Mar 11, 1998
ENGINE LOST COOLANT, ENGINE MELTED, REPLACED ENGINE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 2, 1999
Incident date: Feb 23, 1999
PROFILE GASKET LEAK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 10, 1998
Incident date: Mar 5, 1998
ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 8, 1998
Incident date: May 6, 1998
ENGINE TIMING CASE PROFILE GASKET FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY VEER FROM THE THIRD LANE TO THE SHOULDER BY THE FIRST LANE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 29, 1997
Incident date: Jun 1, 1997
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 9, 1997
Incident date: Aug 30, 1997
PROFILE GASKET FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ANTI-FREEZE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 19, 1997
Incident date: May 16, 1997
PROFILE GASKET FAILED DUE TO DESIGN PROBLEM, CAUSING COOLANT LEAKS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 19, 1997
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE ENGINE TIMING CASE PROFILE GASKET FAILED, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT.OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 15, 1997
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
PROFILE GASKET FAILED/REPLACED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 14, 1997
Incident date: Jul 16, 1997
FAILED HEAD GASKETS CAUSED VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
TIMING CASE PROFILE GASKET FAILED, LEAKING ANTIFREEZE ONTO ROADWAY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 18, 1997
Incident date: Feb 20, 1997
REPLACED THE LEAKING TIMING CASE PROFILE GASKET. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 28, 1995
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. TT
Crash
4 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 19, 1995
Incident date: Feb 1, 1994
SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK, VERY HARD TO SNAP THE BUCKLE. TT
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 5, 1995
Incident date: Jun 23, 1995
UPON FRONTAL IMPACT ESTIMATED SPEED 25-30 MPH, AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Apr 4, 1995
Incident date: Mar 17, 1995
THE ENGINE BELTS ARE UNDER ENGINEERED AND THEY DISINTEGRATE. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Feb 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 26, 1995
PURCHASED CAR WITH BARE WIRE EXPOSED IN WIRING LOOM WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 BMW 318
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 |
MSG1016
Oct 1, 1996
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
RECALL 96V111 - THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVES THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TW
120794(4116)
Jan 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ENGINE WILL NOT START, PRIMARILY DURING COLD WEATHER OR HIGH ALTITUDE. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, BMW 318
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA95013
Opened: Mar 31, 1995 , Closed: Jul 15, 1996
AIR BAG WIRING FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA92017
Opened: Jun 2, 1992 , Closed: Mar 30, 1993
HEATER CORE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA89007
Opened: Dec 23, 1988 , Closed: Jul 26, 1989
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
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BMW 318 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW 318 across all model years (1984, 1994).
17
Total Recalls
170
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
25
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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