Worst 2017 Bmw I3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Bmw I3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 11 | — | — | 13,030 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | — | 1 | 5,800 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 26,104 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 7 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | 1 | — | 23,395 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 25,675 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 2,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 7,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 2 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | 15,840 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other/I am not sure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 4,025 mi | |
| TIRES:MARKINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 | — | — | 32,000 mi |
Recalls for 2017 Bmw I3
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~54,636 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 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
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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