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2017 BMW i3 Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 BMW i3 has 3 NHTSA airbags complaints and 2 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 BMW i3

Other
11
Steering
11
Structure
7
Electrical
6
Powertrain
5
Airbags
3

3

Complaints

2

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Airbags Recalls

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...

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...

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 30, 2025AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSSummary On September 30, 2025, the passenger in a 2017 BMW i3 REX was involved in a severe frontal c...
Apr 11, 2024AIR BAGSMessage saying driver restraint failure, air bags may not deploy properly. Random event, has been an...
Apr 19, 2021AIR BAGSWhat component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? P...

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