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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%)

Chart based on 146 repairs.
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2014 BMW i3 other 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

25600 mi Passenger front and rear tire went flat due to road hazard. Flat tires in the i3 are a common failure and significant because there is no spare. Such an event requires a tow to the dealer. I learned from the tow driver that there are a lot of similar failures on not just the i3, but other BMWs as well since they don't have a spare either.  
27000 mi Windshield wiper fluid wasn’t dispensing. They took the system apart and cleared up a clog. Covered under warranty. 

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2014 BMW i3 4dr Hatch

168-horsepower Electric + Gas 1-speed automatic RWD

45000 mi

£60
fuel filler flap would not open after faulty tank depressurisation. emergency release cable had to be used top open the flap. diagnostics check could not find error. however failure of flap repeated on next use. fault remains unfixed. 
20000 mi Door for electric plug area, had to be replace, made a noise when opening. 
14600 mi Intermittent operation of gas fuel tank door when refueling button is pressed. Error code is generated, fuel door will not open without extensive jiggling of the emergency release cable and prying fuel door open with fingers. 
4424 mi Replaced coil spring in SRS (air bag) system. Performed test procedures per fault code 9030BE3. Fault did not repeat during test drive. NOTE: Dealer cautioned off site work with software might be required if returned for same fault. 
18000 mi Housing for Adaptive LED lights leaked and let water in. Dealer rebuilt unit per the request of BMW NA 
5000 mi Android phone app car status unreliable/ wrong. 
2500 mi The seatbelt was improperly installed. This required removal and replacement of the driver's seatbelt and roller system. 
7000 mi Trunk latch malfunctioned. 
12000 mi Fuel door locking mechanism broken as car went through car wash. 
26620 mi Emergency latch cable for the AC charging cable 
19220 mi

C $175
Rubber strap holding filler cap to the body of the car was broken and replaced under warranty. 

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2014 BMW i3 Other Problems

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