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US recalls (1)
Hybrid propulsion system
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 i3 BEV, i3 REx, and i8 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 October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
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.
Owner complaints (13)
Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW i3 (1 crashes reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 33).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | |
| Steering | 4 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 BMW i3.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2019 BMW I3 BEV 5 HB RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2019 BMW I3 REX 5 HB RWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2019 BMW i3 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| i3 Automatic (A1) | 124 | 102 | 113 | $650 |
| i3 with Range Extender 0.6 L Automatic (A1) | 30 | 31 | 31 | $2,650 |
| i3s Automatic (A1) | 124 | 102 | 113 | $650 |
| i3s with Range Extender 0.6 L Automatic (A1) | 30 | 31 | 31 | $2,650 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.