Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 BMW i3 has 8 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2016 BMW I3. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering whe... |
| 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... |
| Mar 23, 2021 | STEERING | POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE IN MOTION - OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON PUBLIC ROADWAY - MAKING IT DIFFICU... |
| Sep 21, 2020 | STEERING | EVERY 3 TO 21 DAYS, MY STEERING PULLS HARD TO THE LEFT. THIS OCCURS ON FLAT ROADS ON DRY PAVEMENT. I... |
| Dec 18, 2019 | STEERING | THE STEERING BECOMES HEAVY INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES LIKE THERE IS NO STEERING ASSIST. ALSO WHEEL ... |
| Sep 24, 2019 | STEERING | WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A TWO-LANE PAVED CITY STREET AT ABOUT 30 MPH THE STEERING BECAME HEAVY AND... |
| Jul 22, 2019 | STEERING | WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD SPEED ABOUT 40-50 MPH, STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BECAME STIFF AND VERY HARD ... |