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2016 bmw i3 — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

2
Open Recalls
32
Owner Complaints
1
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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2016 bmw i3 Safety Recalls (2)

17V72000016/11/2017
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 a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.

17V08800009/02/2017
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 wire protection sleeve of the battery positive (B+) cable, creating a hole in the vent line and causing a fuel vapor leak.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vent line, replacing it as necessary, and install a clip to prevent it from chafing, free of charge. The recall beganApril 3, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2016 bmw i3

STRUCTURE
9
STEERING
8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
2
POWER TRAIN
2
AIR BAGS
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1

Based on 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

3
Crash-Involved Complaints
1
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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