BMW I3 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 214 owner complaints for the BMW I3 (model years 2014–2019, 2021). The most reported problem area is steering (48 complaints), followed by structure (40 complaints). The 2014 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 53 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 33 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 47 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 54 | 3 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2014 (54), 2017 (53) and 2015 (47). Among model years at least two years old, the 2021 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW I3 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 48 | 6 of 7 | |
| Structure | 40 | 6 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 32 | 6 of 7 | |
| Power train | 31 | 6 of 7 | |
| Air bags | 25 | 5 of 7 |
All 8 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V599000 | Aug 14, 2019 | Hybrid propulsion system | 2019 | 139 |
| 19V310000 | Apr 17, 2019 | Hybrid propulsion system | 2018 | 159 |
| 18V652000 | Sep 20, 2018 | Equipment: electrical | 2018 | 3,501 |
| 17V720000 | Nov 16, 2017 | Air bags: frontal | 2014–2018 | 32,000 |
| 17V088000 | Feb 9, 2017 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2014–2017 | 19,130 |
| 16V914000 | Dec 20, 2016 | Air bags | 2017 | 3,506 |
| 15V628000 | Oct 7, 2015 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2014–2015 | 6,073 |
| 14V422000 | Jul 14, 2014 | Air bags: frontal | 2014 | 27 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 10 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 8 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.