1994 BMW 318I Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 21%of 14 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 electrical system of the 1994 BMW 318I, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Consumer took car to a car wash when control box got wet, then the fuel injector froze open, causing fuel to leak onto the engine. Car spilled gasoline all over the ground. Consumer was trying to start vehicle when the car when a car wash attendant came out and told her not to start vehicle because it might blow up. Prior cars of 1994 Bmw had this same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #863739, filed 2000-06“When onsumer's son got inside of vehicle and locked doors manually. Then tried to turn on engine, but the engine did not start. Driver tried to get out of vehicle, and he couldn't because the door won't unlock. Somehow he opened the sun roof and got out. Then unlocked door with key.”
NHTSA complaint #846685, filed 1999-09“The car keeps stalling out when I am at a stop, starts right up again and is fine for a period of time, then stalls again (may be days later). Dealer is claiming it's the alternator.”
NHTSA complaint #712774, filed 1999-10Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 BMW 318I
5 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 BMW 318I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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