The 2014 BMW I3 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 57,230 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS17V7200002017-11-1632,000 affected
Defect
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)…
Consequence
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.
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.
Consequence
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.
AIR BAGS15V6280002015-10-076,073 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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.
AIR BAGS14V4220002014-07-1427 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
14
ENGINE
9
AIR BAGS
8
2crashes3injuries
STEERING
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
STRUCTURE:BODY
6
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5
WHEELS
5
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
1crashes
SUSPENSION
3
Total complaints77
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Sudden unintended deceleration on highway complete loss of propulsion thermal warning / overheating date: may 11, 2026 mileage: approximately 18,966+ vehicle: 2014 bmw i3 rex, vin [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)”
“Sudden unintended deceleration on highway complete loss of propulsion thermal warning / overheating date: may 11, 2026 mileage: approximately 18,966+ vehicle: 2014 bmw i3 rex, vin [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)”
“Sudden unintended deceleration on highway complete loss of propulsion thermal warning / overheating date: may 11, 2026 mileage: approximately 18,966+ vehicle: 2014 bmw i3 rex, vin [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)”
“The contact owns a 2014 bmw i3. The contact stated that while driving at 49 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal screeching sound and was leaning on the driver's side rear-end. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where a rear-end inspection was performed, and the contact was informed…”
“The contact owns a 2014 bmw i3. The contact stated that while driving at 49 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal screeching sound and was leaning on the driver's side rear-end. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where a rear-end inspection was performed, and the contact was informed…”
“The contact owns a 2014 bmw i3. The contact stated that while driving at 49 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal screeching sound and was leaning on the driver's side rear-end. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where a rear-end inspection was performed, and the contact was informed…”
“Bmw service bulletin si b22 04 15 to replace motor mount bolts and other components due to failure in 2016 was done on my vehicle in 2016. Bmw has replaced all motor mounts in 2014 and 2015 i3's in europe. The motor mounts were redesigned for 2016 and newer models. From online forums I see that…”
“Back in march 2025 my 2014 bmw i3 rex gave out a "drivetrain malfunction" error. The car's propulsion died while driving. I was driving in the street on the way home from picking up my chidren from school when the power completely shut off while driving. I had a full battery charge and also had…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationDP22005 Opened 2023-01-27 · closed 2023-08-07
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 BMW I3 as of
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