CarRecallWatchThe 1993 BMW 318i has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (10 reports).
1993 BMW 318i recalls
Most common 1993 BMW 318i problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
THIS COMMON DEFECT HAS STRUCK MY VEHICLE. THIS DEFECT SHOULD BE RECALLED, BMW ACKNOWLEDGES PROBLEM, BUT WON'T RECALL. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
VEHICLE HAD BLOWN AN ENGINE HEAD GASKET AT 46,000 MILES.ALSO, IGNITION WAS NOT WORKING. HAD NO WARNING PRIOR TO SEEING STEAM COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. SHUT VEHICLE DOWN & THEN RESTARTED. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STILL CAME BACK ON. *AK
HEAD GASKET FAILURE CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK. YH
ALL COOLANT LOST, SUDDENLY & W/O WARNING; COOLANT LOST INTO THE ENVIRONMENT; SUDDEN ENGINE TEMPERATURE RISE REQUIRED DANGEROUS EMERGENCY MANOUVER TO REACH SIDE OF ROAD BEFORE ENGINE DAMAGE; FOLLOWING VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED & DRIVERS BLINDED BY LOST COOLANT
WELL KNOWN M42 ENGINE PROFILE GASKET FAILURE ALLOWS COOLANT TO SPILL AND RENDERS VEHICLE UNDRIVABLE WITHOUT WARNING.
1993 BMW 318i questions
Does the 1993 BMW 318i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1993 BMW 318i: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 BMW 318i?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (10), Electrical System (2), Visibility (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1993 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.