Worst 2015 BMW i3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Airbags
Body Structure
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 BMW i3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 15 | — | — | 28,642 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | — | — | 39,000 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | 1 | 1 | 32,145 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | 15,277 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Compressor:Module (Accm) | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2015 BMW i3
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~57,203 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."
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2015 BMW i3 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full BMW i3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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