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2019 BMW I3 recalls and problems

1 recall and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 BMW I3.

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recalls
13
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2019 BMW I3 recalls

Hybrid propulsion system · Electrical system

NHTSA campaign 19V599000 · reported August 14, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC · 139 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 i3 BEV, i3 REx, and i8 vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high-voltage electrical power.
The risk
A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EME module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 21, 2026 · Electrical system

The car has lost power on the highway multiple times and gone into Limp mode with no warnings on the dashboard. The Rex engine has failed to start as well. Very dangerous on the highway going 20 mph trying to make the next exit. The car has been back to the BMW dealer multiple times (over 2.5 months at the dealer )…

May 11, 2026 · Power train

This is an electric vehicle. I experienced a sudden loss of all power while traveling on the interstate in heavy traffic. I nearly lost control of the vehicle as it would not respond to my inputs. I had to cross two lanes of dense interstate traffic to get to a safe area to pull over and it was terrifying because the…

Oct 22, 2025 · Seat belts

In early September, a "driver retention system" error appeared the dash display of my '19 i3. I searched the issue on line and tried but failed to resolve it. A few weeks later, the seat belt alarm stopped going off when the belt was clasped. At this point, I had no choice but bring it in for a fix. The dealer advised…

Jul 6, 2025 · Service brakes · crash reported

We were sitting at a traffic light for a few minutes behind another vehicle. Suddenly, our car accelerated very quickly. My foot was on the brake when the car accelerated. I felt the brake pedal depress further as it accelerated. I initially thought a car had hit us from behind and propelled us forward, but there was…

Mar 5, 2025 · Hybrid propulsion system · 43,000 miles

The contact owns a 2019 BMW I3. The contact stated that while stopped in traffic on a bridge, the vehicle stalled, and independently shifted to park(P). The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The Police arrived on the scene and directed traffic around the vehicle until a tow truck…

I3 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2016 23330
2017 35321
2018 31400
2019 11310
2021 0100

Across all years, the 2014 I3 has the most complaints (54). All BMW I3 years →

Questions

Does the 2019 BMW I3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 BMW I3, the most recent reported on August 14, 2019 (Hybrid propulsion system, Electrical system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW I3?
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (6 complaints), followed by steering (4).
How many 2019 BMW I3 complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 13 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 21, 2026.