Worst 2016 Bmw I3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STRUCTURE:BODY
STEERING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Bmw I3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 10 | — | — | 13,872 mi | |
| STEERING | 8 | — | — | 39,583 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 29,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 1 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 13,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 34,500 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 1 | — | 35 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 275 mi | |
| AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 1 | — | 20,000 mi |
Recalls for 2016 Bmw I3
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~51,130 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.
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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