1993 BMW 318IS Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 69%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 BMW 318IS, 69% of the 13 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.
“There is a coolant leak in engine because an inferior form of rubber sealant is used on engine. Coolant goes back into engine. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated they knew about leak and its a frequent problem, but not under warranty. The head had to be replaced due to this problem, the problem is a rubberized gasket, known as the timing case profile gasket.”
NHTSA complaint #897407, filed 2001-10“When the gasket goes all of the coolant in the radiator leaks out of the car, causing the engine to overheat. Because water in the coolant is out of the car, it is nothing that the consumer can do. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #824247, filed 1998-06Related recalls
- 98V178000Aug 4, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in…Covers: BMW 318IS 1992–1995, 735I 1988–1995, 735ILA 1988–1995 +28 more
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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