1994 BMW 318I Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%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 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1994 BMW 318I, 14% 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“Fuel leakages from the upper return lines. Dealer making repairs. Dealer claims it was next to the starter. Also claims it was fixed, however it is not.”
NHTSA complaint #8009807, filed 2002-05Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 BMW 318I
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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