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US recalls (3)
Hybrid propulsion system
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 i3 BEV and i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high voltage electrical power.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EME module, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Equipment: electrical
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air bags: frontal
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Label
2024-08-15 · campaign 2024-544
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Electrical
2019-04-18 · campaign 2019-190 · 1 vehicles
Issue:
A problem with the electric motor electronics (EME) module could cause a sudden loss of power to the drive motor.
Note: The 12-volt electrical system would still function, so power steering and braking would not be affected.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of motor power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take the vehicle to a dealer to replace the electric motor electronics module.
Owner complaints (14)
Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW i3. Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 33).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 3 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 BMW i3.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 BMW I3 BEV 5 HB RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2018 BMW I3 REX 5 HB RWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 BMW i3 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| i3 (94Ah) Automatic (A1) | 129 | 106 | 118 | $650 |
| i3 (94Ah) with Range Extender 0.6 L Automatic (A1) | 36 | 33 | 35 | $2,350 |
| i3s (94Ah) Automatic (A1) | 126 | 99 | 112 | $650 |
| i3s (94Ah) with Range Extender 0.6 L Automatic (A1) | 36 | 33 | 35 | $2,350 |
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