2015 Bmw I3 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Bmw I3.

20142016
Complaints
62
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2015 Bmw I3 Problems

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

#115 complaints

STEERING

Avg mileage:28,642 mi
#27 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:39,000 mi
#37 complaints

STRUCTURE:BODY

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Bmw I3.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
STEERING1528,642 mi
AIR BAGS739,000 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM61132,145 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL615,277 mi
POWER TRAIN417,500 mi
ENGINE3110,790 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM224,500 mi
SEAT BELTS237,510 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION137,000 mi
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER137,000 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1985 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
SEATS137,000 mi
SERVICE BRAKES117,580 mi
TIRES1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:MODULE (ACCM)180,000 mi

Recalls for 2015 Bmw I3

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~57,203 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."

Other Bmw I3 Years

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