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2017 BMW i3: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 75 complaints about the 2017 BMW i3 with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
75
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
124 MPGe
best version, EPA combined
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Electric, 81 mi range | Rear-Wheel Drive | 124 MPGe |
| Electric, 114 mi range | Rear-Wheel Drive | 118 MPGe |
| Automatic (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 35 mpg |
Recalls
Air Bags › FrontalNov 16, 2017 · campaign 17V720000
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."
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsFeb 9, 2017 · campaign 17V088000
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.
Air BagsDec 20, 2016 · campaign 16V914000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i x
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Other years of the BMW i3
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2017 BMW i3 have?
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA: body, glass & interior (17), steering (11), electrical system (8). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2017 BMW i3 have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2017 BMW i3 get?
Up to 124 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.