CarRecallWatchThe 1992 BMW 318i has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (5 reports).
1992 BMW 318i recalls
Most common 1992 BMW 318i problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
FAULTY PROFILE GASKET ON 1992 BMW 318I ENGINE. *AK
ONBOARD COMPUTER FAILED WHEN GOT WET AT A CAR WASH.*AK
AIR BAG CONTACT RING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE. WHEN THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE RING WAS REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 96V110000 BMW/INTERIOR; PASSIVE RESTRAINT: AIR BAG:DRIVER. *AK *ML
I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH OVER THE INTERNET FOR THIS PROBLEM AND IT APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON ONE. I AM COMPLETELY AMAZED THAT BMW IS NOT COVERING THIS REPAIR OF THIS, EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE AWARE OF THE DEFECT.
THE PROFILE HEAD GASKET IS A WIDELY REPORTED DEFECT ON BMW 318I ENGINES. FOR ME ITS A SERIOUS PROBLME NOW THAT THIS IS THE SECOND HEAD GASKET TO BLOW. THE FIRST WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, THE SECOND MAY OR MAY NOT BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. IN ANNY EVENT THE REPAIR WORK HAS NOT YET BEEN DONE. BASED ON THE WEB PAGES I HAVE READ THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM AND BMW IS NOT REACTING PROPERLY. I THINK YOU SHOULD CONSIDER A CLASS-ACTION LAW SUIT TO MAKE THEM ACT PROPERLY FOR SUCH A MAJOR DEFECT.
1992 BMW 318i questions
Does the 1992 BMW 318i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1992 BMW 318i: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System; Vehicle Speed Control; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 BMW 318i?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (5), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Air Bags (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1992 BMW 318i has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.