1994 BMW 318 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 15%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1994 BMW 318, 15% of the 20 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have experienced the same problem for many times ( repeatable ). I am really hoping that you can help me to investigate this problem. The problem is that the fuel gauge does not show accurate level of the fuel in the tank. I have two different dealers to try tackle this problem and solve them; however, I am still experiencing it right now. It's a quality issue. Thank you for your time and consideration in investigating this matter for me and other owner who may not want to report this matter to you.”
NHTSA complaint #714908, filed 1999-11“Water drained into electronic control module, causing an electrical shortage, and resulting in vehicle stalling.also, leaving fuel injectors open, could cause fuel leakage. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #888956, filed 2001-05Related recalls
- 94V037000Feb 17, 1994The adhesive material of the two piece throttle body heater migrates into the circulation chamber causing build up of impurities and restriction of flow…Covers: BMW 318 1992–1994
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 BMW 318
10 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 BMW 318
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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