KnownCarProblemsBMW i3 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 214 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW i3 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2014, 2017, 2015. The most common problem overall: steering.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
BMW i3 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 i3 | 53 | Other or unspecified | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 i3 | 33 | Body and structure | 2 | 3 |
| 2015 i3 | 47 | Steering | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 i3 | 54 | Transmission | 4 | 3 |
12 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the BMW i3
- What years of the BMW i3 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2014 (54), 2017 (53), 2015 (47).
- What is the most common problem with the BMW i3?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the steering (41), body and structure (36), transmission (27).
- Which BMW i3 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2019 (13), 2018 (14), 2016 (33). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.