1991 BMW 318IS
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1991 BMW 318IS. 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 318IS. 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
6 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The head gasket was replaced twice. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
This has been a widely reported failure on early 1990s 318 models. No safety defect listed. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
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.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine gasket failure, causing a sudden loss of coolant on the roadway under the driving wheels.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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.
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.
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