1991 BMW 318IS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 BMW 318IS
The 1991 BMW 318IS has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (5 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (1 complaint), and Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1991 BMW 318IS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1991 BMW 318IS, potentially affecting up to 13,500 vehicles.
Recall 91V054000 — AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
| 13,500 vehicles affected
Defect: DURING TESTING, INCORRECTLY INSTALLED DRIVER-SIDE KNEE BOLSTER PREVENTED STEERING COLUMN FROM MOVING FORWARD AS DESIGNED TO ABSORB IMPACT ENERGY FROM DRIVER DUMMY.
Consequence: CHEST DECELERATION EXCEEDS MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LIMIT WHICHRESULTS IN INCREASED RISK OF OCCUPANT INJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPAIR THE KNEE BOLSTER TO ALLOW CLEARANCE AND AVOID IMPEDANCE OF STEERING COLUMN MOVEMENT DURING FRONTAL IMPACT.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1991 BMW 318IS
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 BMW 318IS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED TWICE. *JB
THIS HAS BEEN A WIDELY REPORTED FAILURE ON EARLY 1990S 318 MODELS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
TIMING CASE PROFILE GASKET FAILURE IS VERH HIGH FOR THE MOTOR. UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT, WHICH LEAKS SLOWLY OR ALL AT ONCE IS DUE TO GASKETS DESIGN.
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED, 65MPH, THE PROFILE GASKET IN MY ENGINE FAILED. LARGE AMOUNTS OF STEAM CAME OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND RESULTED IN A CONDITION OF ALMOST ZERO VISIBILITY. MY WINDSHIELD WAS COVERED WITH ANTIFREEZE AND I COULD NOT SEE THROUGHT HE STEAM. I BELIEVE THIS FAILURE TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED, 65MPH, THE PROFILE GASKET IN MY ENGINE FAILED. LARGE AMOUNTS OF STEAM CAME OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND RESULTED IN A CONDITION OF ALMOST ZERO VISIBILITY. MY WINDSHIELD WAS COVERED WITH ANTIFREEZE AND I COULD NOT SEE THROUGHT HE STEAM. I BELIEVE THIS FAILURE TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.
Safety Rating for the 1991 BMW 318IS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 BMW 318IS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 BMW 318IS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 BMW 318IS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 318IS
- 1991 BMW 318IS (current)
- 1992 BMW 318IS — 3 complaints
- 1993 BMW 318IS — 13 complaints
- 1994 BMW 318IS — 6 complaints
- 1995 BMW 318IS — 6 complaints
- 1996 BMW 318IS — 0 complaints