Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1993 318 are official communications between BMW & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP

    • TSB #34 02 98

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601210

      SUBJECT REGARDING THE ABS/ASC WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED DURING DYNAMOMETER TEST. *YC *JN Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #SI B11 13 07

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025584

      N54 RATTLE NOISE FROM TURBOCHARGER AREA. MODELS E90, E92 AND E93 (3 SERIES) 335I AND 335XI; E60 AND E61 (5 SERIES) 535I AND 535XI, ALL WITH N54 ENGINE FROM THE START OF PRODUCTION TO JANUARY 17, 2008 PRODUCTION. Read More »

    • TSB #SI B12 01 08

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025573

      N52 EDK THROTTLE JAMMING FAULTS 2D09, 2CED AND 2CEC. MODEL E90 AND E91 (3 SERIES) AND E60 AND E61 (5 SERIES), ALL MODELS UP TO 11/2005 WITH N52 ENGINE. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #120405

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10015410

      CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED AND/OR VEHICLE OVERHEATS. BMW E90 (3 SERIES) ALL E90 (3 SERIES) AND E60 (5 SERIES) MODELS EQUIPPED WITH N52 ENGINE. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

    • TSB #SI B11 13 07

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025584

      N54 RATTLE NOISE FROM TURBOCHARGER AREA. MODELS E90, E92 AND E93 (3 SERIES) 335I AND 335XI; E60 AND E61 (5 SERIES) 535I AND 535XI, ALL WITH N54 ENGINE FROM THE START OF PRODUCTION TO JANUARY 17, 2008 PRODUCTION. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

    • TSB #SI B11 13 07

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025584

      N54 RATTLE NOISE FROM TURBOCHARGER AREA. MODELS E90, E92 AND E93 (3 SERIES) 335I AND 335XI; E60 AND E61 (5 SERIES) 535I AND 535XI, ALL WITH N54 ENGINE FROM THE START OF PRODUCTION TO JANUARY 17, 2008 PRODUCTION. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • TSB #12 14 97

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #53501

      M42 FAULT CODE 200/333. DME CONTROL UNIT MEMORY CHIP IS FAULTY. *AK Read More »

    • TSB #12 14 97

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #53501

      M42 FAULT CODE 200/333. DME CONTROL UNIT MEMORY CHIP IS FAULTY. *AK Read More »

    • TSB #120794(4116)

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1995
      NHTSA ID:
      #39114

      ENGINE WILL NOT START, PRIMARILY DURING COLD WEATHER OR HIGH ALTITUDE. *TW Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #B630516

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200242

      Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

    • TSB #B630516

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200242

      Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

    • TSB #SI B63 02 08

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025585

      REAR BULB FAILURE. MODEL E92 (3 SERIES COUPE) VEHICLES PRODUCED UP TO JANUARY 21, 2008 ARE AFFECTED. THE BULB OUT WARNING SHOWS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

    • TSB #MSG1016

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50897

      RECALL 96V111 - THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVES THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #MSG1016

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50897

      RECALL 96V111 - THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVES THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #MSG1016

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50897

      RECALL 96V111 - THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVES THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TW Read More »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    • TSB #B510819

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249437

      The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #B000706

      Date Announced:
      NOV 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245363

      When using the Key Reader to retrieve information from the customer??A???A???A?s key, the data is not updated or current. Read More »

    • TSB #B000706

      Date Announced:
      NOV 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245363

      When using the Key Reader to retrieve information from the customer??A???A???A?s key, the data is not updated or current. Read More »

    • TSB #B630516

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200242

      Moisture is visible on the inside of one or both headlights Read More »