1991 BMW 318 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1991 BMW 318 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 4 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (22 reports).

3Recalls
21Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 318?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1991 BMW 318 recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 94V066Apr 11, 1994116,300 vehicles affected

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core

Recall 93V015Feb 1, 1993375,000 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 91V219Dec 17, 199115,200 vehicles affected

Most common 1991 BMW 318 problems

Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling22
Air Bags4
Electrical System4
Visibility4
Seats3
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Power Train2
Steering2
Exterior Lighting1
Seat Belts1

What owners report

1997-11-06, Engine And Engine Cooling
VEHICLE HAS BLOWN TWO HEAD GASKETS.
1997-10-31, Engine And Engine Cooling
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. IMMEDIATELY AFTER IMPACT, VEHICLE BEGAN TO LEAK ANTI-FREEZE DUE TO DFECTIVE ENGINE PROFILE GASKET.
1997-10-02, Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE CONSUMER FOUND OUT, VEHICLE WAS DRIPPING COOLIN FLUID. THE CONSUMER STOPPED AND SAW THE COOLING FLUID WAS COMING OUT OF THE RADIATOR. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK
1997-09-23, Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE PROFILE GASKET MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN COOLANT LEAKING FROM UNDER VEHICLE. *AK
1997-07-02, Engine And Engine Cooling
TIMING CASE PROFILE GASKET MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO MANUFACTURER'S DEFECTIVE PARTS. *AK

1991 BMW 318 questions

Does the 1991 BMW 318 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1991 BMW 318: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 BMW 318?

Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (22), Air Bags (4), Electrical System (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1991 BMW 318 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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