NHTSA lists 33 complaints for the 2016 BMW I3, 3 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW I3.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| loss of control | 13 | 39.4% | 0.84 |
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| structural or corrosion | 10 | 30.3% | 0.78 |
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| restraint or airbag | 5 | 15.2% | 0.95 |
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| electrical electronic | 4 | 12.1% | 0.79 |
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| mechanical failure | 1 | 3.0% | 0.68 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 22 | 66.7% | 0.85 |
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| low | 7 | 21.2% | 0.62 |
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| high | 3 | 9.1% | 0.82 |
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| none | 1 | 3.0% | 0.41 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 33 tagged complaints of 33 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
2 recalls.
Date: 2017-11-16. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-02-09. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vent line, replacing it as necessary, and install a clip to prevent it from chafing, free of charge. The recall beganApril 3, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
256 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 111 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 87 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 22 |
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| STEERING | 19 |
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| VISIBILITY | 16 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 13 |
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| ENGINE | 12 |
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| STRUCTURE | 12 |
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11032732
Date: 2026-05-06. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.
The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
11012072
Date: 2024-12-04. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The High-Voltage (HV) Battery Assembly Cell Modules Temperature Sensors (Internal NTC repair kit-specific) limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service/first delivery date.
11012073
Date: 2024-12-04. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
the High-Voltage (HV) Battery Assembly Cell Modules Temperature Sensors (Internal NTC repair kit-specific) limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service/first delivery date.
10253322
Date: 2024-04-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and
10249438
Date: 2024-01-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The Supplemental Restraint SystemA A?A A A A s (SRS) air bag warning lamp is illuminated, and the air bag control unitA A?A A A A s (ACSM4i) fault memory has stored one or both of the following fault codes: 930904 Airbag Driver 1st Stage: "Resistance too largeA A?A A A A 93090A Airbag Driver 2nd
10249027
Date: 2024-01-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle A A?A A A A discharged batteryA A?A A A A compl
10214990
Date: 2022-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014.
10205606
Date: 2021-11-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Fuel Injectors to: 15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date.
10204657
Date: 2021-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).
10204660
Date: 2021-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014.