1991 BMW 318I
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1991 BMW 318I. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1991 BMW 318I. Newest first.
During testing, incorrectly installed driver-side knee bolster prevented steering column from moving forward as designed to absorb impact energy from driver dummy.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
8 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine profile gasket for M42 engine 4CYL, 16 valve has failed allowing all coolant fluid to leak from engine.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
The vehicle experienced a coolant leak. *jb the coolant leaked from a faulty profile gasket. the faulty gasket was the subject of a recall but the consumers vehicle was not included due to vin. the consumer paid for the repairs and requested reimbursement. the manufacturer reviewed the case and decided not to offer any assistance. the consumer has the old part in her possession. *ts *nlm
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's side seat belt buckle will not latch and passenger's side seat belt will latch intermittently. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. *Ak manufactuer and dealer unwilling to help, consumer replaced with second hand parts. *tt
- Air bags › Frontal
When striking a wall head-on at 40 mph driver's air bag did not deploy. dealer has not been contacted. *ak
- Unknown or other
I have recently discovered how many other vehicles of this type (BMW E30 M42) have been plaqued with this exact failure. With so many vehicles affected isn't a recall in order? This repair/fix cost me $1258.43 and BMW knew the problem existed!
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Consumer put key into ignition and it wouldn't turn at all. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine gasket failure.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Timing case profile gaskets failed which in turn releases all coolant in the system.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 53501M42 fault code 200/333. Dme control unit memory chip IS faulty.
- 50897Recall 96v111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch.
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