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2015 BMW i3 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2015 BMW i3 has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2015 BMW i3

Steering
15
Structure
7
Airbags
6
Electrical
5
Powertrain
4
Speed Control
4
Other
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 31, 2020POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLI was driving uphill on a winding, narrow highway, California State Route 18, when the range extende...
Jan 2, 2019POWER TRAINTHE CAR SUDDENLY SLOWS TO 5MPH UNDER SOME CONDITIONS. THIS CAN BE EASILY AVOIDED BY RETURNING PROGRA...
Jan 22, 2017POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEOUR CAR WOULD NOT MAKE IT UP THE HILL DURING A RAINSTORM ON THE HIGHWAY IN CAMARILLO, CA. IT WENT FR...
Dec 16, 2015POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW I3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, ON AN EXTENDED RANGE, THE SP...

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