Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 BMW i3 has 3 recalls, 47 complaints.
3
Recalls
47
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
17V720000
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...
17V088000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. The fuel tank vent line may rub against the ribbed wi...
16V914000
AIR BAGS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDriv...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2017 BMW I3 5 HB RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | After purchasing this car used, I signed up for MyBMW remote services. My account portal stated Eme... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The roof is delaminating causing a danger to my vehicle and others |
| Sep 30, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | Summary On September 30, 2025, the passenger in a 2017 BMW i3 REX was involved in a severe frontal c... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | There was an electrical fault in the door handle, specifically for the comfort access function circu... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rear window shattered for no apparent reason. I was directly next to the vehicle with the tailg... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The carbon fiber roof is bubbling and disintegrating. I have one section behind the passenger door t... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Carbon fiber Roof delaminate and risk of flying off |
| Jul 13, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Pieces of my roof flew off. |
| Jun 4, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The vehicle has just over 35000 miles of light normal use as a second family vehicle. It developed a... |
| Apr 11, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Message saying driver restraint failure, air bags may not deploy properly. Random event, has been an... |
| Apr 5, 2024 | STRUCTURE | I'm writing this in anticipation of my carbon-fiber roof failing, though it has not yet. It is show... |
| Jan 23, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | A BMW i3 caught fire in our garage. Maintenance on the car had been performed the day prior and it ... |
| Jan 19, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Roof is bubbling, wrinkling, and looks like it is de-laminating |
| Jan 19, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Carbon roof delaminating due to lack of UV protection. Parts of i3 roofs dethatching at highway spee... |
| Nov 25, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The roof of my car is delaminating. It's discoloring and developing bubbles. I looked online and fou... |
| Aug 19, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Clear coat on the roof is bubbling and peeling. Could potentially come off as a large sheet and fly ... |
| Jul 27, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | In extreme heat (119 temp outside) BMW charger was plugged into port and melted. Could have caused a... |
| Feb 2, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This has happened twice: I was driving on the expressway and didn’t hear anything hitting my little ... |
| Jan 19, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While driving on the freeway, the vehicle's electric motor suddenly died. Because this is an electri... |
| Aug 11, 2022 | TIRES | The UTQG ratings on these tires are fraudulent. The ratings give an A grade for temperature over 11... |