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2019 BMW i3 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Hybrid propulsion system | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Aug 14, 201919V599000 | Hybrid propulsion systemA shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V599000
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Owner complaints by component13
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 46 |
| Steering | 4 | 31 |
| Power train | 3 | 23 |
| Engine | 2 | 15 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 15 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 8 |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 1 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 8 |
| Structure | 1 | 8 |
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 Bev, I3 Rex.
Latest reports
- Power train
“The car has lost power on the highway multiple times and gone into Limp mode with no warnings on the dashboard. The Rex engine has failed to start as well.”
- Steering
“This is an electric vehicle. I experienced a sudden loss of all power while traveling on the interstate in heavy traffic. I nearly lost control of the vehicle as it would not respond to my inputs.”
- Seat belts
“In early September, a "driver retention system" error appeared the dash display of my '19 i3. I searched the issue on line and tried but failed to resolve it.”
Other BMW i3 model years
Other BMW models
- 2019 3 Series9 recalls41 complaints
- 2019 X513 recalls192 complaints
- 2019 5 Series3 recalls39 complaints
- 2019 X310 recalls171 complaints
- 2019 7 Series4 recalls5 complaints
- 2019 Z46 recalls5 complaints
- 2019 X64 recalls5 complaints
- 2019 X13 recalls13 complaints
- 2019 X711 recalls48 complaints
- 2019 4 Series3 recalls26 complaints
- 2019 X47 recalls11 complaints
- 2019 6 Series1 recall4 complaints
2019 BMW i3 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW i3 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2019 BMW i3. The most recent, 19V599000 (reported August 14, 2019), concerns hybrid propulsion system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 BMW i3?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 13 filed with NHTSA (46%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 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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