MYRModel Year Report

1994 BMW 318

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1994 BMW 318
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:04:19.950Z

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
20

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1992: 16 complaints 1992 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 20 complaints 1994 20 1995: 19 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1998 2001: 6 complaints
1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1991 1992: 16 complaints 1992 1993: 17 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1994 20 1995: 19 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 2001: 6 complaints 2001
1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1991 1992: 16 complaints 1992 1993: 17 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1994 20 1995: 19 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 2001: 6 complaints 2001

1994: 20 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19843
19852
19860
19870
19880
19890
19901
199121
199216
199317
199420
199519
19965
19975
19983
20016

Known problem areas

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

10 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition and module.

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 20 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

Air bags

3 of 20 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

During frontal impact at speeds of 30MPH, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-03-06

Airbags failed in above accident, causing injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-15

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Fuel system, gasoline

3 of 20 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and injectors.

Structure

2 of 20 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members and door.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1994-08-29Fuel system, gasoline94V037000 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…

    Remedy: BMW dealers will replace the throttle body heater with a modified heater.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1994 BMW 318 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V037000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 BMW 318 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 BMW 318?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 BMW 318 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.