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1991 BMW 318IS

1 recalls, 7 complaints - 2 TSBs

91V054000 Apr 10, 1991
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Defect Description
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.
13,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE5
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Mar 19, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED TWICE. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Mar 25, 2002
Incident date: Mar 21, 2002
THIS HAS BEEN A WIDELY REPORTED FAILURE ON EARLY 1990S 318 MODELS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Nov 20, 2001
Incident date: Nov 2, 2001
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 Feb 28, 2000
Incident date: Feb 24, 2000
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... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Feb 28, 2000
Incident date: Feb 24, 2000
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... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
ENGINE GASKET FAILURE, CAUSING A SUDDEN LOSS OF COOLANT ON THE ROADWAY UNDER THE DRIVING WHEELS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Sep 25, 1998
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.

EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 BMW 318IS

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 19.0 25.0 21.0 Premium $3,600
1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 19.0 25.0 21.0 Premium $3,600
1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 17.0 23.0 19.0 Premium $4,000

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 BMW 318IS

2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS1
B510819 Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819 Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

BMW 318IS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW 318IS across all model years (1991, 1997).

12 Total Recalls
37 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
4 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW 318IS - Year by Year

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1992 3 3 View
1991 (current) 1 7

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