1991 BMW 318 recalls & complaints

47 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

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47complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the BMW 318 under individual trim or body names rather than "318", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

47complaints

6crashes

0fires

6injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Engine (21), Visibility (wipers / glass) (5), Electrical system (4), Airbags (4), Fuel system (3).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (8)

10/31/1997 · Engine · crash
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. IMMEDIATELY AFTER IMPACT, VEHICLE BEGAN TO LEAK ANTI-FREEZE DUE TO DFECTIVE ENGINE PROFILE GASKET.

10/02/1997 · Engine
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

09/23/1997 · Engine
ENGINE PROFILE GASKET MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN COOLANT LEAKING FROM UNDER VEHICLE. *AK

08/28/1997 · Engine
VEHICLE HAS BLOWN TWO HEAD GASKETS.

08/28/1997 · Engine
FOUR CYLINDER-HEAD COVER FAILURES.

08/28/1997 · Engine
RADIATOR CONNECTION SEPARATED/FAILED.

08/28/1997 · Electrical system
BATTERY FAILED.

08/28/1997 · Fuel system
FUEL INJECTORS FAILED.

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