Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 BMW i3 has 2 recalls, 32 complaints.
2
Recalls
32
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 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...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2016 BMW I3 5 HB RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving my 2016 BMW i3 with Range Extender, the vehicle experiences sudden and complete loss o... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Faulty airbag warning |
| Apr 22, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 BMW I3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the c... |
| Feb 3, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Translucent protection coat on roof delaminated; pieces blown into air. Bare roof and some coat piec... |
| Aug 16, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Roof panel is deteriorating and loosing integrity. Outer laminate coat broke down in general sun con... |
| Mar 12, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The roof has bubbled and peeled away leaving an exposed permeable roof, meaning if it rains, water w... |
| Oct 1, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The roof is bubbling and peeling up. Water gets in it when it rains, then it bubbles greatly. BMW wo... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The carbon fiber roof of my 2016 BMW i3 REx is really starting to bubble and wrinkle. After taking i... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | My bmw i3 has a faulty wiring harness or some other defect that is causing my car to turn off the ai... |
| Jul 13, 2023 | STRUCTURE | Roof peeling |
| Jul 13, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery degradation |
| Jan 16, 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2016 BMW I3. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering whe... |
| Jan 12, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 BMW I3. The contact stated that the driver restraint warning light was illum... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The roof on outside is starting to flake off in chunks and expose bottom layers. |
| Oct 28, 2021 | STEERING | Previously reported a steering incident no. 11438343. Dealer indidicated that there was a "bug in t... |
| Oct 27, 2021 | STEERING | Vehicle experiences periodic loss of "power steering". Very difficult to steer or control. Steerin... |
| Oct 14, 2021 | AIR BAGS | Involved in a frontal collision and air bag did not deploy. Airbag could've prevented more serious i... |
| Aug 17, 2021 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 BMW I3. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the contact heard a whistli... |
| May 3, 2021 | STRUCTURE | My carbon fiber composite roof is delaminating and separating. There is a risk that the degradation ... |
| Mar 23, 2021 | STEERING | POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE IN MOTION - OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON PUBLIC ROADWAY - MAKING IT DIFFICU... |