2014 Bmw I3 Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Bmw I3.
Worst 2014 Bmw I3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Bmw I3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 13 | — | — | 46,091 mi | |
| ENGINE | 9 | — | — | 54,376 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 2 | — | 17,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 7 | — | — | 27,362 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 22,865 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 5 | — | — | 19,990 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 49,991 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 88,720 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | 33,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 29,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 29,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 800 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 4,960 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 600 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 43,580 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 12,000 mi |
Recalls for 2014 Bmw I3
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~57,230 vehicles.
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."
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.
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."
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.
Other Bmw I3 Years
Wider context: See the full Bmw I3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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