BMW I3
2014–2018 only
2014–2018 BMW I3 models have 246 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 7 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 37,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2014–2018 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full BMW I3 report for every year combined.
What breaks, and when — 2014–2018 only
Median onset: 37,000 miles. 17.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
Median onset: 25,000 miles. 2.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.
Median onset: 21,000 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 32,000 miles.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 47,300 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $2,740–$5,240 nationally.
Median onset: 11,750 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
Median onset: 25,500 miles.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 154,140 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2014–2018 model years. See the full BMW I3 report for every year and full specs/safety data.