2019 BMW i3 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 BMW i3.

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Complaints
18
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2019 BMW i3 Problems

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

#15 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:43,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#23 complaints

Steering Defects

#32 complaints

Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 BMW i3.

Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,000
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hybrid Propulsion System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2019 BMW i3. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2019 BMW i3

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~139 vehicles.

19V599000Hybrid Propulsion System · Electrical System
~139 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 i3 BEV, i3 REx, and i8 vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high-voltage electrical power.

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2019 BMW i3 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 BMW i3 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2019 BMW i3 has 18 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 BMW i3?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 43,000 mi); Steering Defects (3 complaints); Fuel System (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 BMW i3?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 43,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 BMW i3?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 BMW i3 include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 BMW i3 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 139 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 BMW i3?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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