2014 Bmw I3 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Bmw I3.

< older2015
Complaints
74
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2014 Bmw I3 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#113 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:46,091 mi
#29 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:54,376 mi
#38 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:17,000 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Bmw I3.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
POWER TRAIN1346,091 mi
ENGINE954,376 mi
AIR BAGS8217,000 mi
STEERING727,362 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM622,865 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY6
WHEELS519,990 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM449,991 mi
SUSPENSION388,720 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3133,000 mi
SEAT BELTS229,000 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER229,000 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL2800 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING14,960 mi
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1600 mi
SERVICE BRAKES143,580 mi
TIRES112,000 mi

Recalls for 2014 Bmw I3

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~57,230 vehicles.

17V720000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
~32,000 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

17V088000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
~19,130 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. The fuel tank vent line may rub against the ribbed wire protection sleeve of the battery positive (B+) cable, creating a hole in the vent line and causing a fuel vapor leak.

15V628000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~6,073 affected

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 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

14V422000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
~27 affected

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. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an air bag inflator that was not assembled correctly. This could cause the air bag to not deploy properly in the event of an accident.

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