CarRecallWatchThe 1993 BMW 318is has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (9 reports).
1993 BMW 318is recalls
Most common 1993 BMW 318is problems
Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING CAR ACCELERATES BY ITSELF. MADE SURE CARPET WASN'T ON PEDAL. HAPPENED FEW TIMES DURING WINTER. RPM'S GOING VERY HIGH. VERY HARD TO STOP THE CAR. VERY UNSAFE. BMW TOLD ME THERE IS RECALL BUT MY CAR WAS NOT AFFECTED. DIDN'T EVEN LOOK AT CAR. TOLD ME TO CALL BACK WHEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN*AK
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING COOLING SYSTEM CRACKED, CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
THERE IS A COOLANT LEAK IN ENGINE BECAUSE AN INFERIOR FORM OF RUBBER SEALANT IS USED ON ENGINE. COOLANT GOES BACK INTO ENGINE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THEY KNEW ABOUT LEAK AND ITS A FREQUENT PROBLEM, BUT NOT UNDER WARRANTY.*AK THE HEAD HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THIS PROBLEM, THE PROBLEM IS A RUBBERIZED GASKET, KNOWN AS THE TIMING CASE PROFILE GASKET. *JB
BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. EHICLE ALSO SLIDES AND FISHTAILS ON OTHER THAN DRY ROAD. CONSUMER HAS HAD 3 ACCIDENTS. *AK
ENGINE GASKET FAILED. BMW DENIES DEFECT.*AK
1993 BMW 318is questions
Does the 1993 BMW 318is have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1993 BMW 318is: 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 318is?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (9), Electrical System (2), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1993 BMW 318is 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.