1991 BMW 318 engine problems
The 1991 BMW 318 has 22 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 47% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
22
Engine complaints
47%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. IMMEDIATELY AFTER IMPACT, VEHICLE BEGAN TO LEAK ANTI-FREEZE DUE TO DFECTIVE ENGINE PROFILE GASKET.”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1991 BMW 318 have?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 1991 BMW 318 engine — 47% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.