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2014 BMW i3 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 71
Latest campaign: Nov 16, 2017

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	3	Nov 16, 2017	17V720000 15V628000 14V422000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Feb 9, 2017	17V088000

Safety recalls4

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 16, 2017Latest campaign


Nov 16, 201717V720000	Air bags: frontal During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V720000 What's wrong 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." Risk During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury. 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. Campaign NHTSA 17V720000 · Nov 16, 2017
Feb 9, 201717V088000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V088000 What's wrong 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. Risk A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. 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. Campaign NHTSA 17V088000 · Feb 9, 2017
Oct 7, 201515V628000	Air bags: frontal passenger side In the event of a vehicle crash, an air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V628000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Risk In the event of a vehicle crash, an air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger. Remedy MINI and BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 15V628000 · Oct 7, 2015
Jul 14, 201414V422000	Air bags: frontal If the air bag deploys improperly in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the air bags, the seat occupant may be at an increased risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V422000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling a certain model year BMW i3 vehicle manufactured March 31, 2014, and certain 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop vehicles manufactured February 2, 2014 to May 30, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an air bag inflator that was not assembled correctly. This could cause the air bag to not deploy properly in the event of an accident. Risk If the air bag deploys improperly in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the air bags, the seat occupant may be at an increased risk of injury. Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Campaign NHTSA 14V422000 · Jul 14, 2014

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component71

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71Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	21	30	1	0	0
Engine	15	21	0	0	0
Electrical system	11	15	0	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	10	14	0	0	0
Steering	10	14	0	0	0
Air bags	9	13	2	0	3
Vehicle speed control	8	11	2	0	0
Structure	6	8	0	0	0
Wheels	6	8	0	0	0
Seat belts	4	6	0	0	0
Unknown or other	2	3	0	0	0
Suspension	2	3	0	0	0
Equipment adaptive/mobility	2	3	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	3	1	0	0
Service brakes	1	1	0	0	0

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names i3, I3 Rex.

Latest reports

Structure
“The carbon fiber roof is delaminating and a portion of it came off and hit the front windshield of another car, causing them to partially lose control of their vehicle almost causing an accident.”
Filed 10/07/2024 · ODI 11618578
Structure
“A large portion of the car's hood (carbon laminate?) has ripped off and is surely to continue to tear and fly off while driving.”
Filed 09/10/2024 · ODI 11613788
Power train
“When the vehicle depletes it's battery and switches over to the range extender or the gas engine, the car will suddenly shut off and a drivetrain error appears.”
Filed 06/14/2024 · ODI 11594331

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2014 BMW i3 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 BMW i3 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 BMW i3. The most recent, 17V720000 (reported November 16, 2017), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2014 BMW i3 recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2014 BMW i3?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 21 complaints out of 71 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 BMW i3?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.

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