BMW I3 recalls and problems
8 recalls and 215 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
8
Complaints
215
Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
2
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BMW I3 by year
Most reported BMW I3 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 48 | |
| Structure | 42 | |
| Electrical System | 32 | |
| Power Train | 31 | |
| Air Bags | 28 | |
| Unknown or Other | 20 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 | |
| Engine | 16 | |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
All BMW I3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V-599 | Aug 14, 2019 | 2019 | Hybrid Propulsion System, Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 i3 BEV, i3 REx, and i8 vehicles. |
| 19V-310 | Apr 17, 2019 | 2018 | Hybrid Propulsion System, Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 i3 BEV and i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. |
| 18V-652 | Sep 20, 2018 | 2018 | Equipment | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive… |
| 17V-720 | Nov 16, 2017 | 2014–2018 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. |
| 17V-088 | Feb 9, 2017 | 2014–2017 | Fuel System, Gasoline | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. |
| 16V-914 | Dec 20, 2016 | 2017 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8… |
| 15V-628 | Oct 7, 2015 | 2014–2015 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and… |
| 14V-422 | Jul 14, 2014 | 2014 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling a certain model year BMW i3 vehicle manufactured March 31, 2014, and certain 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop vehicles manufactured February 2, 2014 to May 30, 2014. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW I3?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2014 BMW I3 has the most reports (54). Check the 2014 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW I3 have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering BMW I3 model years 2014–2019.
What are the most common BMW I3 problems?
Owners report steering, structure, electrical system problems most often.