1990 BMW 318 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 BMW 318
The 1990 BMW 318 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1990 BMW 318
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1990 BMW 318, potentially affecting up to 116,300 vehicles.
Recall 94V066000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 116,300 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: A REDESIGNED FEED FUEL HOSE AND HOSE CLAMP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ALLEVIATE THE FUEL SEEPAGE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1990 BMW 318
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 BMW 318. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE FUMES OF GASOLINE SEEM TO BE DEGRADING THE PLASTIC MEMBRANE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK (FUEL TANK IS BUBLING)*AK
THE FUMES OF GASOLINE SEEM TO BE DEGRADING THE PLASTIC MEMBRANE OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK (FUEL TANK IS BUBLING)*AK
Safety Rating for the 1990 BMW 318
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 BMW 318 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 BMW 318
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 BMW 318
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 318
- 1985 BMW 318 — 2 complaints
- 1989 BMW 318 — 0 complaints
- 1990 BMW 318 (current)
- 1991 BMW 318 — 47 complaints
- 1992 BMW 318 — 17 complaints
- 1993 BMW 318 — 17 complaints
- 1994 BMW 318 — 26 complaints
- 1995 BMW 318 — 28 complaints