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2015 BMW i3 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Nov 16, 201717V720000 | Air bags: frontalDuring a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V720000
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| Feb 9, 201717V088000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsA fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V088000
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| Oct 7, 201515V628000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideIn 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
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Owner complaints by component47
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 15 | 32 |
| Structure | 7 | 15 |
| Air bags | 7 | 15 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 13 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 13 |
| Power train | 4 | 9 |
| Engine | 3 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 4 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 4 |
| Suspension | 1 | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 | 2 |
| Seats | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 2 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 2 |
3 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.
Latest reports
- Suspension
“In the middle of driving, the coil spring on rear passenger side snapped. What happened to me today was exactly what the search result showed from the internet.”
- Structure
“When driving down the interstate the carbon fiber roof suddenly delaminated of its top layer causing the cars behind me to have to slam on the brakes as chunks of carbon fiber flew off the car.”
- Structure
“Carbon fiber roof is experiencing sun damage beyond what is normal.”
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2015 BMW i3 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2015 BMW i3 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 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 2015 BMW i3 recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 2 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 2015 BMW i3?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 15 complaints out of 47 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 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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