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1991–1997 · 7 model years

BMW 318iS recalls & problems by year

12 recalls and 32 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199313 complaints
Most recalls19923 recalls
Crashes reported3in owner complaints
Injuries reported10 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015201991: 6 complaints, 1 recalls1992: 3 complaints, 3 recalls1993: 13 complaints, 2 recalls1994: 5 complaints, 2 recalls1995: 3 complaints, 2 recalls1996: 0 complaints, 1 recalls1997: 2 complaints, 1 recalls1991199219931994199519961997
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1997 318iS——121000
1996 318iS——100000
1995 318iS——231010
1994 318iS——250000
1993 318iS——2131000
1992 318iS——330000
1991 318iS—19–21 mpg160000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine and engine cooling18
  • Structure4
  • Electrical system4
  • Visibility2
  • Vehicle speed control2
  • Latches/locks/linkages1
  • Suspension1
  • Fuel system, gasoline1