1994 BMW 318IS Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,001miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 BMW 318IS, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,001 miles. 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.
“The profile gasket failure is apparently a common problem on this model engine...and while Bmw acknowledges it is because of ba materials used for this gasket, no recall nor offer to repair free of charge has apparently been made.”
NHTSA complaint #701777, filed 1999-01Related 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
Engine cooling: other model years
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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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