2014 Bmw i3: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
49
Complaints
4
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
3
Injuries
73.5
Severity index
Severity index 73.5 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 139 2014 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2014 Bmw i3 ranks 71 of 139 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 49% of its model-year peers. See the full 2014 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 10 | 20.4% |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 16.3% |
| ENGINE | 8 | 16.3% |
| STEERING | 7 | 14.3% |
| STRUCTURE | 6 | 12.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 12.2% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 10.2% |
| WHEELS | 5 | 10.2% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 10 of 49 complaints (20.4%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 4 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V720000 | 16/11/2017 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 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 Mot |
| 17V088000 | 09/02/2017 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 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. |
| 15V628000 | 07/10/2015 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 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 passe |
| 14V422000 | 14/07/2014 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 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 th |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.