There have been 7 safety recalls for the BMW 318. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW 318.
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 BMW 318, 1990 BMW 318, 1991 BMW 318, 1992 BMW 318, 1993 BMW 318, 1989 BMW 325, 1990 BMW 325, 1991 BMW 325, 1992 BMW 325, 1993 BMW 325, 1989 BMW 525, 1990 BMW 525, 1991 BMW 525, 1992 BMW 525, 1993 BMW 525, 1989 BMW 535, 1990 BMW 535, 1991 BMW 535, 1992 BMW 535, 1993 BMW 535, 1989 BMW 735, 1990 BMW 735, 1991 BMW 735, 1992 BMW 735, 1993 BMW 735 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If loss of throttle control from the frozen throttle body occurs while the vehicle is in motion, a vehicle crash could occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 BMW 318, 1993 BMW 318, 1994 BMW 318 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Vehicles operated under this increased cooling systempressure condition can suffer damage or failure of parts of the cooling systemsuch as (1) leakage from a coolant hose, (2) leakage of the radiator orexpansion tank, (3) disconnection of a hose from a pipe or a fitting, and (4)cracks in the heater core end piece resulting in coolant leakage. In some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. Also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 BMW 318, 1985 BMW 318, 1991 BMW 318, 1992 BMW 318, 1984 BMW 325, 1985 BMW 325, 1986 BMW 325, 1987 BMW 325, 1988 BMW 325, 1989 BMW 325, 1990 BMW 325, 1991 BMW 325, 1992 BMW 325, 1993 BMW 325, 1988 BMW M3, 1989 BMW M3, 1990 BMW M3, 1991 BMW M3 |
| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE |
| Recall Summary: The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the throttle plate is prevented from closing, thereis an increase in idle speed as well as slower than normal deceleration, whichoccurs without prior warning and could result in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 BMW 318, 1992 BMW 318 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: The crankcase ventilation system, vented into the intake tract of the engine at the bellows boot ahead of the throttle housing, allows warm water vapor from the crankcase vent to condense and freeze in the colder bellows boot when the ambient air temperature is 15 degrees fahrenheit or less.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 BMW 318, 1985 BMW 325, 1986 BMW 325 |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: The two parts of the steering column disengagement element could completely disconnect if the car contacts an object in the roadway or elsewhere of sufficient mass to apply a significant force directly to the steering gearbox. Consequence of defect: steering control would be lost. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 11, 1994 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 116,300 |
| Feb. 17, 1994 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 23,500 |
| Feb. 1, 1993 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:heater Core | 375,000 |
| Dec. 17, 1991 | Vehicle Speed Control | 15,200 |
| Oct. 20, 1986 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 120,261 |
| May. 6, 1985 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 11,000 |
| Sep. 11, 1984 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:controls/wiring | 4,748 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1994 BMW 318 | 1 |
| 1993 BMW 318 | 2 |
| 1992 BMW 318 | 4 |
| 1991 BMW 318 | 3 |
| 1990 BMW 318 | 1 |
| 1989 BMW 318 | 1 |
| 1985 BMW 318 | 2 |
| 1984 BMW 318 | 3 |