What is the most common problem with the BMW i3? Is it the engine, transmissions, electronics, suspension or reliability? Owner experience in our forum, or the number of recalls involving specific car parts, may provide the answer.
Recent BMW i3 Problems
BMW i3 (2018 – 2021) – THE BATTERY CELLS
BMW i3 (12/11/2018 – 16/07/2021) RECALL: Problem description: During supplier?s production process of the battery cells a manufacturing defect occurred with the winding of cell-internal films for the high-voltage battery.
BMW i3 (2022) – THE FRONT SEATBELT’S RETRACTOR
BMW i3 (21/01/2022 – 26/02/2022) RECALL: Problem description: The micro gas generator within the front seatbelt?s retractor may have been damaged and may not act according to the specification in the event of an accident.
BMW i3 (2021) – THE BACKREST RECLINER
BMW i3 (19/02/2021 – 05/03/2021) RECALL: Problem description: The control ring of the recliner of the backrest in the second seat row may break due to insufficient material performance.
If you wish to know more about possible problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: BMW Owners’ Reviews.
Latest EU Rapex BMW i3 Problems
- BMW i3 (2018 – 2021)on 22/10/2022
Faulty production of high-voltage batteries may lead to high-voltage cell modules can overheat, increasing the risk of fire. The BMW i3 vehicles affected by […]
- BMW i3 (2022)on 08/07/2022
The micro gas generator inside the seat belt retractor may not have been manufactured to specifications. This may lead to an impairment of the restraint […]
- BMW i3 (2021)on 15/05/2021
Due to a manufacturing defect, the control plates of the backrest recliner in the second row of seats may break. In this case, the backrest may not be secured […]
Currently 7104 Recalls