1994 BMW 318

1 recalls — 26 complaints

94V037000 Feb 17, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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 THROTTLE CONTROL.
Remedy: BMW DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY HEATER WITH A MODIFIED HEATER.
23,500 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS May 23, 2001
WATER DRAINED INTO ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE, AND RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING.ALSO, LEAVING FUEL INJECTORS OPEN, COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE May 23, 2001
WATER DRAINED INTO ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE, AND RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING.ALSO, LEAVING FUEL INJECTORS OPEN, COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Jan 31, 2000
WHEN THERE IS A HEAVY DOWN POUR OR TAKING CAR TO THE CAR WASH, THE COMPUTER GETS WET WHICH WON'T ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO START. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER HAD THE COMPUTER REPLACED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Nov 17, 1999
I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM FOR MANY TIMES ( REPEATABLE ). I AM REALLY HOPING THAT YOU CAN HELP ME TO INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT SHOW ACCURATE LEVEL OF THE FUEL IN THE TANK. I HAVE TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS TO TRY TACKLE THIS PROBLEM AND SOLVE THEM; HOWEVER, I AM STILL EXPERIENCING IT RIGHT NOW. IT'S A QUALITY ISSUE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION IN INVESTIGATING THIS MATTER FOR ME AND OTHER OWNER WHO MAY NOT WANT TO REPORT THIS MATTER TO YOU. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Sep 8, 1999
DEFECTIVE SPOT WELDS AT THE FIREWALL AND DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CAUSING CLUNKING NOISE. PROBLEM WAS SERVICED BUT UNABLE TO BE FIXED.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD May 18, 1999
BUMPER AROUND WINDSHIELD FLAKED OFF IN 3 YEARS. PRESENTLY, THE BUMPER IS GONE, AND WATER IS ENTERING INTO THE WIRING HARNESS, WHICH MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Dec 31, 1998
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Dec 31, 1998
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Nov 23, 1998
PROFILE GASKET FAILED, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. MUCH OF THE ANTIFREEZE LEAKED ONTO THE ROADWAY. OTHER GASKETS, ETC. ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED: VALVE COVER GASKETS, THERMOSTAT, INTAKE MANIFOLD GAS, THROTTLE BODY GASKET, EXHAUST PIPE GASKET, VALVE COVER GASKET, CHAIN TENSIONER, AND MORE. THE REPAIR BILL WAS $950 IN LABOR AND $426.00 IN PARTS. IN RESEARCHING THE INTERNET AND THE NHTSA WEB SITE, I FOUND MANY OTHER BMW 318 OWNERS THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM; MOST OF THEM WITH 1993 MODELS. I SPOKE TO THE DEALER AND BMW CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY SAY THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING BECAUSE THE CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Oct 30, 1998
WATER LEAKING INTO THE E-BOX ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. BULLETIN 410393.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 8, 1998
PROFILE GASKET FAILED, LEAKING ALL OF THE COOLANT FROM THE ENGINE.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Mar 6, 1997
DURING FRONTAL IMPACT AT SPEEDS OF 30MPH, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash 2 injured
AIR BAGS Mar 7, 1996
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. *DSH
AIR BAGS Mar 7, 1996
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. *DSH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Feb 1, 1996
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Oct 5, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SKD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Aug 28, 1995
PUT CAR IN REVERSE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN, OCCUPANTS WERE TRAPPED INSIDE. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Jul 6, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *TW
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Jun 22, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *TW
AIR BAGS Jun 15, 1995
AIRBAGS FAILED IN ABOVE ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURIES.
Crash 4 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jun 15, 1995
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *AW
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Jun 12, 1995
THE CAR DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC FOR NO REASON. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Feb 8, 1995
ACCELERATOR HAS STUCK ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS. TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Feb 8, 1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, POWER DOOR FAILURE. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 8, 1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, POWER DOOR FAILURE. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Feb 8, 1995
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WHEN STARTING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. TT