BMW I3 recalls

8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 3, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

19V599000 · BMW OF North America, LlcElectrical System recallA circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high-voltage electrical…ElectricalFree replacement139unitsAug 201919V310000 · BMW OF North America, LlcElectrical System recallA circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high voltage electrical…ElectricalFree replacement159unitsApr 201918V652000 · BMW OF North America, LlcEquipment recallCapacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.EquipmentFree replacement3,501unitsSep 201817V720000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallUnbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash.Air bagsFree software update32KunitsNov 201717V088000 · BMW OF North America, LlcFuel System, Gasoline recallThe fuel tank vent line may rub against the ribbed wire protection sleeve of the battery positive (B+) cable, creating a hole in…Fuel systemFree repair19KunitsFeb 201716V914000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThe affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.Air bagsFree replacement3,506unitsDec 201615V628000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallDue to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash.Air bagsFree replacement6,073unitsOct 201514V422000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThe affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an air bag inflator that was not assembled correctly.Air bagsFree replacement27unitsJul 2014