High Priority
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL — The airbag system in your i3 is designed to protect you in a frontal crash. In certain 2014-2018 models, the system might not deploy correctly if you're not wearing your seatbelt.
BMW i3 Recall Statistics
Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.
16
Total Recalls
0.6
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.3)
28
Years Tracked
Recalls by Year
Most Common Components
Most Severe Recalls
High Priority
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL — The airbag system in your i3 is designed to protect you in a severe crash. However, in certain models from 2014-2018, the system might not deploy correctly for unbuckled drivers, l…
Critical
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS — The fuel tank vent line in your i3 REx is like a safety valve that helps prevent pressure from building up in the tank. Over time, it can get damaged by the battery cable nearby, c…
High Priority
AIR BAGS — The seat-mounted air bag in your vehicle is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect you from injury. In certain models, the device that makes it inflate might not work …
High Priority
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL — The frontal airbag in your i3 is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect you. However, in certain 2014-2018 models, this system may not work as intended for unbuckled d…