2014 BMW i3 BMW i3 2014

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2014 BMW i3 repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (10%)

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2014 BMW i3 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 BMW i3 4dr Hatch

168-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD

5259 mi Driver's side interior door reflector cover broken. Replaced with P/N 51-41-7-322-094. 
6039 mi Technician broke steering column interior trim surround while replacing steering column for previous fix. Part not available. Special Ordered. 
6205 mi Replaced steering column trim broken by technician on previous visit. P/N 51-45-9-288-432 
8526 mi Passenger side mirror rattling. Bolts and screws re-torqued. 
9307 mi Passenger door panel loose. Replaced clips. Passenger side rear view mirror still rattling. Felt added to mirror housing. 
9504 mi Front passenger interior door panel loose again. Replaced clips and washers. Added felt tape. 
13901 mi Front passenger interior door panel loose and making clunking noise. Removed and reinstalled. Finally fixed. Passenger side mirror rattling still. Felt tape added everywhere. Did not fix. 
16300 mi Steering wheel squeaks when outside temperature is low. 
16000 mi There was a loose screw holding the string for the trunk lid. Screw was lost and needed replacing. Done under warranty. 

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2014 BMW i3 4dr Hatch

168-horsepower Electric + Gas 1-speed automatic RWD

14000 mi door handle fell off. 
9500 mi oil change, addressed trim rattle 
12200 mi During motor mount bolt exchange (recall), rear trunk floor was damaged (holes, scrape marks). Damage was inspected by BMW dealership but repair work is still on hold (since April 2016) due to unavailable service part. 
15000 mi Trunk floor plate, which was damaged by dealer during recall work in April 2016, has now been exchanged against a new one, under warranty. 
19220 mi

C $225
Exterior window rubber trim was falling apart and was replaced under warranty. Plastic ISOFix child seat lock cover was broken and replaced under warranty. 
21000 mi Kidney grille trim 

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2014 BMW i3 Body Problems

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