Worst 2018 Bmw I3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
STRUCTURE:BODY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Bmw I3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 6,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 17,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 17,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 16,176 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 26,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | — | — | 42,600 mi |
Recalls for 2018 Bmw I3
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~35,819 vehicles.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 i3 BEV and i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high voltage electrical power.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 i3 BEV and i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high voltage electrical power.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
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."
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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