1993 BMW 318 recalls & complaints

17 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

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0high risk

0stop-driving

17complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the BMW 318 under individual trim or body names rather than "318", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

17complaints

2crashes

0fires

5injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Engine (13), Airbags (2), Seat belts (1), Electrical system (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (8)

12/08/1999 · Engine
ENGINE LOST COOLANT, ENGINE MELTED, REPLACED ENGINE. *AK

03/02/1999 · Engine
PROFILE GASKET LEAK.

10/10/1998 · Engine
ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED.

05/08/1998 · Engine
ENGINE TIMING CASE PROFILE GASKET FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY VEER FROM THE THIRD LANE TO THE SHOULDER BY THE FIRST LANE.

12/29/1997 · Engine
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

12/09/1997 · Engine
PROFILE GASKET FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ANTI-FREEZE. *AK

09/19/1997 · Engine
PROFILE GASKET FAILED DUE TO DESIGN PROBLEM, CAUSING COOLANT LEAKS. *AK

08/19/1997 · Engine
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE ENGINE TIMING CASE PROFILE GASKET FAILED, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT.OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

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