Vehicle recall 94V066000 · April 11, 1994

BMW 318, 325 and 3 more models

Feed fuel hoses can harden and "set" over time, allowing a seepage of fuel at the connection between the hose and the engine fitting.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Feed fuel hoses can harden and "set" over time, allowing a seepage of fuel at the connection between the hose and the engine fitting. The clamp used to hold the hose to the fitting is unable to compensate for the hardening of the feed fuel hose.
Consequence: Fuel seepage between the feed fuel hose and the engine fitting can result in free fuel in the engine compartment, which could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy: A redesigned feed fuel hose and hose clamp will be installed to alleviate the fuel seepage.
Notes: System: fuel; fuel line fittings; metallic.vehicle description: passenger vehicles; models 318I, 318SI, 318IC, 325I, 325IS, 325IX, 325IC, 525I, 535I, 735I and 735IL.NOTE: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge, or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 94V066000
Reported to NHTSA: April 11, 1994
Filed by: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Owner notification: June 25, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected: 116,300
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 94V066000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

BMW 318 (1989-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
BMW 325 (1989-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
BMW 525 (1989-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
BMW 535 (1989-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
BMW 735 (1989-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989

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