1993 BMW 318iBmw 318i 1993

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 1993 BMW 318i, manufacturered by Bmw Manufacturer Corporation / Bmw North America.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Subcompact Cars 4-door sedan, hardtop.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
BMW4US WBA WBS Premium
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
19 MPG27 - 28 MPG403.95 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1993 BMW 318i?
     - The 1993 BMW 318i has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 19 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 27 - 28 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 1993 BMW 318i?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 1993 BMW 318i can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1993 BMW 318i?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1993 BMW 318i is $3000.
  • Where is the 1993 BMW 318i produced?
     - The 1993 BMW 318i is produced in Munich Sc, Germany.
  • Are there recalls for the 1993 BMW 318i?
     - There are 2 recall(s) for the 1993 BMW 318i, additional information is below.
  • How much horsepower does the 1993 BMW 318i have?
     - The 1993 BMW 318i has 137 horsepower.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 12401 [USA]: If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.

  • Recall 16184 [USA]: This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. it his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 318i/318is

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.8
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 113.5232
    City mpg for fuel type 1,19
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,22
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.8
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index12036
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3000
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,28
    Vehicle record id9695
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)9
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)10
    Model name (carline)318i/318is
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)82
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)86
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 124.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 139.0
    EPA vehicle size classSubcompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 318i/318is

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.8
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 113.5232
    City mpg for fuel type 1,19
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,22
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters1.8
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index12036
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3000
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,27
    Vehicle record id9696
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)9
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)10
    Model name (carline)318i/318is
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)82
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)86
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 124.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 138.0
    EPA vehicle size classSubcompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B510819 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
  • 12 14 97 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE: M42 fault code 200/333. Dme control unit memory chip is faulty. *ak
  • 41/03/96 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS: Wind noise diagnostics. *tw
NHTSA decoded information from VIN

138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Body ClassSedan/Saloon
DisplacementCC1796.0222144
DisplacementCI109.6
DisplacementL1.7960222144
Doors4
Engine Cylinders4
EngineHP137
EngineKW102.1609
Engine ManufacturerBMW-AG
Engine Model4-Value
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
MakeBMW
MakeID452
ManufacturerBMW AG
Manufacturer Id966
Model318i
ModelID5178
Model Year1993
NCSA Body Type4-door sedan, hardtop
NCSA MakeBMW
NCSA Model3-series
Other Restraint System InfoDr. Supplemental System (SRS)
Plant CityMUNICH
Plant CountryGERMANY
Seat Belts AllManual
Series3-Series
VINWBACA5313PFG06637
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20020119

This common defect has struck my vehicle. This defect should be recalled, bmw acknowledges problem, but won't recall. No safety defect listed. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19991018

All coolant lost, suddenly & w/o warning; coolant lost into the environment; sudden engine temperature rise required dangerous emergency manouver to reach side of road before engine damage; following vehicles may have been damaged & drivers blinded by lost coolant

NoNoN NoneNone19990825

Well known m42 engine profile gasket failure allows coolant to spill and renders vehicle undrivable without warning.

NoNoN NoneNone19981127

Vehicle had blown an engine head gasket at 46,000 miles.Also, ignition was not working. Had no warning prior to seeing steam coming from under the hood. Shut vehicle down & then restarted. Engine check light still came back on. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19981009

Timing case profile gasket had catastrophic failure. All coolant was lost. Complete damage (warped head, etc) unknown at this time. Dealer estimates $1000 to repair gasket. This is a well known problem with this vehicle (as i have recently discovered). Bmw hasn't issued a recall. Since these usually go bad after the warranty period, bmw should issue a recall. Bmw has a reputation for quality cars. In this case they have a defective product and it's costing consumers many dollars due to their design flaws. If bmw willn't voluantarily issue a recall notice then nhtsa please assist us consumers and put pressure on them to do so.

NoNoN NoneNone19980530

Alternator had to be replaced, along with regulator. Power windows and sunroof stopped working shortly after that. Is there some electrical problem with this car that would have caused the alternator to short out.

NoNoN NoneNone19980215

Head gasket failure causing coolant to leak. Yh

NoNoN NoneNone19980118

Head gasket leaks right above the air conditioning compressor. It leaks when the vehicle is off and drains the radiator.

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Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
WBACA5313PFG066371993318iMUNICH , GERMANY
WBACA5318PFG047711993318iMUNICH , GERMANY

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