1994 BMW 318
1 recalls, 26 complaints - 9 TSBs
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
26 total complaints
3 crashes 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
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
Incident date: Jun 15, 1999
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; ... Read more
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
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
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
Incident date: Dec 31, 1998
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Dec 31, 1998
Incident date: Dec 31, 1998
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 23, 1998
Incident date: Nov 16, 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 REP... Read more
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
Incident date: Jan 5, 1998
PROFILE GASKET FAILED, LEAKING ALL OF THE COOLANT FROM THE ENGINE.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 6, 1997
Incident date: Dec 27, 1996
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
Incident date: Jan 18, 1996
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. *DSH
AIR BAGS
Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Jan 18, 1996
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. *DSH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Feb 1, 1996
Incident date: May 4, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 5, 1995
Incident date: Apr 28, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SKD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Aug 28, 1995
Incident date: Aug 25, 1995
PUT CAR IN REVERSE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN, OCCUPANTS WERE TRAPPED INSIDE. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jul 6, 1995
Incident date: Sep 1, 1994
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *TW
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: May 4, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *TW
AIR BAGS
Jun 15, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
AIRBAGS FAILED IN ABOVE ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURIES.
Crash
4 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 15, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *AW
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 12, 1995
Incident date: May 27, 1995
THE CAR DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC FOR NO REASON. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Feb 8, 1995
Incident date: Feb 7, 1995
ACCELERATOR HAS STUCK ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS. TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Feb 8, 1995
Incident date: Feb 8, 1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, POWER DOOR FAILURE. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 8, 1995
Incident date: Feb 8, 1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, POWER DOOR FAILURE. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 8, 1995
Incident date: Feb 7, 1995
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WHEN STARTING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 BMW 318
9 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 |
| 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 |
| 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
72/07/96
Dec 1, 1996
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CHILD AIRBAG LETTER, WARNING LABEL AND SAFETY REFERENCE CARD. *TW
MSG1016
Oct 1, 1996
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
RECALL 96V111 - THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVES THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TW
640594(4123)
Apr 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
RATCHETING/CLICKING NOISE FROM A/C COMPRESSOR AFTER TURN-OFF. *TW
720294(4138)
Mar 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INTERNAL SOFTWARE PROBLEM IN ZAE CONTROL MODULE CAUSING SRS WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TW
510894(4129)
Mar 1, 1995
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASH WARPING ABOVE CENTER VENT. *TW
720294(4138)
Mar 1, 1995
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
UNKNOWN
720294(4138)
Mar 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
UNKNOWN
720294(4138)
Mar 1, 1995
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN
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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Total Recalls
170
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
25
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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