Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 BMW i3 has 11 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
11
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| 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... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness,Other/I am not sure | We have experienced a mechanical issue with the harness system. Specifically, the straps become extr... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rear window shattered for no apparent reason. I was directly next to the vehicle with the tailg... |
| Jul 13, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Pieces of my roof flew off. |
| 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 |
| 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 ... |
| Aug 18, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OFF AND STARTED ON FIRE. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH I FOUND OUT THAT MY VEHICLE WA... |
| Feb 10, 2017 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | BMW LEASED ME AN I3 AFTER THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN AWARE IT HAD BEEN RECALLED. I HAVE ATTACHED AN INTE... |