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2019 BMW i3: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 2019 BMW i3 with NHTSA, and it has 1 recall. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
24
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
1
on record
Fuel economy
113 MPGe
best version, EPA combined
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Electric, 153 mi range | Rear-Wheel Drive | 113 MPGe |
| Electric, 153 mi range | Rear-Wheel Drive | 113 MPGe |
| Automatic (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 31 mpg |
| Automatic (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 31 mpg |
Recalls
Hybrid Propulsion SystemAug 14, 2019 · campaign 19V599000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 i3 BEV, i3 REx, and i8 vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high-voltage electrical power.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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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 2019 BMW i3 have?
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (6), steering (4), transmission & drivetrain (3). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW i3 have?
1 recall on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2019 BMW i3 get?
Up to 113 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.