How many recalls does the 1993 BMW 318 have?

The 1993 BMW 318 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1993 BMW 318 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1993 BMW 318?

Of 17 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1993 BMW 318 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1993 BMW 318 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 139,800 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 94V066000 1994-04-11 116,300 affected

Defect

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 94V037000 1994-02-17 23,500 affected

Defect

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…

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.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Total complaints17

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Profile gasket leak.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 1999-02-23

“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 · reported 1998-05-06

“Engine lost coolant, engine melted, replaced engine. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM · reported 1998-03-11

“Engine head gasket failed.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 1998-03-05

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 1997-08-30

“Failed head gaskets caused vehicle to overheat.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 1997-07-16

“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 · reported 1997-06-01

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 1997-05-16

Defect investigations

Investigation EA95013 Opened 1995-03-31 · closed 1996-07-15

AIR BAG WIRING FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 BMW 318 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.