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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.
2014 BMW i3 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (5%)
< $100 (83%)
Chart based on 64 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 BMW i3
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| BMW i3 in California, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| May 20155000 mi | KLE (charging module) replacement. | ||
2014 BMW i3 4dr Hatch
168-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD
| BMW i3 in South Carolina, United States Mar 2017 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Aug 201725600 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. | ||
| BMW i3 in North Carolina, United States Jun 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Apr 201616300 mi | Charging port door would not unlock Steering wheel squeaks when outside temperature is low. | ||
| BMW i3 in Arizona, United States Jun 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 20156300 mi | Occasional use charger defective, this was the first time we had tried to use it since we have a leve 2 at home. | ||
| BMW i3 in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Mar 20151000 mi | Suspension made noise when turning steering wheel in cold weather. BMW had a service bulletin to correct the problem (lubrication) | ||
| BMW i3 in Georgia, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Aug 20169000 mi | AC started blowing warm air. A software update was performed but was unsuccessful. Technician determined AC compressor is not building pressure internally. A new compressor has been ordered but will not be in until September 10! | ||
| Sep 20169000 mi | New AC compressor was installed on Sept. 9. No metal was found in the lines. AC is now working again. | ||
| BMW i3 in Washington, United States Mar 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 201611000 mi | It was just a firmware update | ||
| BMW i3 in California, United States May 2014 - May 2017 | |||
| Jul 2014905 mi | ECU software update. | ||
| May 20155259 mi | Driver's side interior door reflector cover broken. Replaced with P/N 51-41-7-322-094. Rattling coming from steering column. Performed SIB 51 20 14 to add felt tape to interior trim. This did not fix steering column rattle. Performed SIB 61 31 14 KLE Update. Replaced KLE P/N 61-44-8-647-315 and reprogrammed ECU. | ||
| Jun 20155624 mi | Steering column rattle. Steering column replaced per SIB 32 06 14. Replaced P/N 32-30-6-865-576 Manually Adjustable Steering Columng and P/N 32-30-6-778-609 Torx Bolt. This resolved the steering column rattle. | ||
| Jul 20156039 mi | Drivetrain malfunction light and car shut down. Cause: Faulty Safety Box. Replaced Safety Box P/N 61-21-8-645-849 and reprogram ECU. Also replaced several gaskets, seals, screws, bolts, and warning labels required for removal to complete repair. Technician broke steering column interior trim surround while replacing steering column for previous fix. Part not available. Special Ordered. | ||
| Aug 20156316 mi | Replaced steering column trim broken by technician on previous visit. P/N 51-45-9-288-432 Car failing to charge using L2 EVSE. Cause: Faulty Cell Supervision Circuit (CSC) module. Replaced CSC P/N 61-27-7-648-785 Cell Monitor and several seals, gaskets, screws, bolts, and warning labels required for removal to replace part. | ||
| Feb 20168526 mi | Clicking noise while charging vehicle. Performed EME reprogram per SIB 61 02 15. Passenger side mirror rattling. Bolts and screws re-torqued. | ||
| Apr 20169307 mi | Passenger door panel loose. Replaced clips. Passenger side rear view mirror still rattling. Felt added to mirror housing. Charging port lock not releasing charging cable. Replaced port lock actuator P/N 61-13-6-805-424 Replaced engine motor mount screw per service action B22 04 15. | ||
| May 20169504 mi | Front passenger interior door panel loose again. Replaced clips and washers. Added felt tape. | ||
| Mar 201713901 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. | ||
| BMW i3 in Georgia, United States Oct 2014 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jan 201510000 mi | The charging port would not let go of the charging cable once the car was unlocked and charge was complete | ||
| Aug 20158100 mi | Charging port, again would not unlock once fully charged | ||
| BMW i3 in Florida, United States Sep 2017 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Sep 201826000 mi | 12 V battery wouldn't hold a charge. Even though the high voltage battery had plenty of charge, car wouldn't start. Had to be trucked into dealership. 12 V battery is a dealer-only repair part (no after-market batteries available). Battery is not stocked, and BMW America didn't have it either. So waited two weeks for part to become available. | ||
| Dec 202036000 miUS $1053 | Charging socket would not release charger cable after charging finished. Replaced high voltage charging socket lock actuator. | ||
| BMW i3 in Florida, United States Nov 2017 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Jan 20188000 miUS $250 | 12V battery failed. Not covered under new vehicle warranty. | ||
| BMW i3 in Texas, United States Jul 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jul 20158000 mi | Recall of KLE charging module | ||
| Jun 201616000 mi | There was a loose screw holding the string for the trunk lid. Screw was lost and needed replacing. Done under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201827000 mi | Windshield wiper fluid wasn’t dispensing. They took the system apart and cleared up a clog. Covered under warranty. | ||
| BMW i3 in Virginia, United States Sep 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jun 20154000 mi | Radio head unit dead. No display, no radio, NAV, Bluetooth. Bad head unit control module. | ||
| BMW i3 in Georgia, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jun 201625000 mi | AC compressor was noisy and was replaced. | ||
| BMW i3 in Indiana, United States Sep 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 201615500 mi | AC was not working. Dealer recharged and checked for leaks, non detected. System Repaired. | ||
2014 BMW i3 4dr Hatch
168-horsepower Electric + Gas 1-speed automatic RWD
| BMW i3 in Spain Dec 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 201634900 mi | Problem on 12V auxiliary battery, need to be replaced. | ||
| Nov 201654000 mi | Replace of lambda sensor on the Range extender | ||
| BMW i3 in Great Britain Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 20157000 mi | faulty lambda sensor faulty high voltage charging cable Faulty electronics control board on electric motor Replacement electric motor mounting bolts | ||
| Aug 201618000 mi | Petrol refuel flap would not open. Software update to correct. No parts. | ||
| Oct 201622000 mi | Incorrect oil change procedure led to engine bay being covered in half of the engines oil content, causing white smoke and smell. Car had to be returned to servicing dealer on tow truck for steam clean and new oil filter. | ||
| Apr 201730000 mi | Fuel filler flap will not open-software error. | ||
| Dec 201742000 mi£302 | Fuel pump solenoid faulty | ||
| Mar 201845000 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. car accelerated when foot lifted off accelerator. Two occurences. Unable to replicate or detect after diagnostic check. Very worrying. | ||
| May 201848000 mi£120 | Fuel tank pressure sensor required recalibration. | ||
| BMW i3 in California, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 20154000 mi | Charging cable lock failing intermittently, wouldn't release charging cable. Dealer replaced lock motor. | ||
| Apr 201711000 mi | Check engine light. Ignition coil replaced. | ||
| BMW i3 in Rhode Island, United States Feb 2017 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Jul 20178000 mi | O2 sensor replaced. | ||
| Feb 201814000 mi | door handle fell off. | ||
| BMW i3 in Vermont, United States Oct 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jan 20189500 mi | oil change, addressed trim rattle | ||
| BMW i3 in Florida, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201825000 mi | The REX engine would not turn on during the first use of ownership. Dealer replaced a module to make it turn on properly when the HV battery was depleted. and they replaced a HV battery module. | ||
| Jun 201838000 mi | The HV battery had a complete failure, it is actually still at the BMW dealer for repair. They stated it would take 3 to 4 weeks to diagnose. I live in central FL ad they will have to have a technician log into the i3 from Germany to find out what is wrong. So complete battery failure. First got a warning that the Drive Train was not operable. | ||
| BMW i3 in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201848980 mi | Broken right front spring, dealer replaced both front springs and sway bar under warranty including upper ball joint. | ||
| Jun 202268200 miC $4000 | Blowing warm just needed recharge 2 fuel injectors and oxygen sensor | ||
| BMW i3 in Maryland, United States Dec 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Mar 202183000 miUS $3800 | compressor for car battery pack(preventing battery overheating) and required for car climate control priced quoted with large discount | ||
| BMW i3 in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2017 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Aug 201740000 mi | The gas tank cover would not open. same problem with gas cap not opening, they had parts this time. | ||
| BMW i3 in Oregon, United States Dec 2016 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Sep 201720000 mi | Door for electric plug area, had to be replace, made a noise when opening. | ||
| BMW i3 in Texas, United States Sep 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 20143842 mi | Replace KLE (on-board charging) module. | ||
| Sep 20144424 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. | ||
| BMW i3 in Quebec, Canada Aug 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Nov 201626620 mi | Emergency latch cable for the AC charging cable | ||
| Aug 201735340 mi | Back up camera was dirty inside the shell | ||
| BMW i3 in California, United States Jan 2016 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Sep 201742000 mi | Got a drivetrain malfunction warning. They narrowed it down to a faulty cable with bad resistance going to thte battery. | ||
| Nov 201952000 miUS $3000 | Engine mounts needed to be replaced | ||
| BMW i3 in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Mar 201715500 mi | Rear (back up) camera had moisture inside of it (it's supposed to be sealed). It was replaced free of charge under warranty. | ||
| May 201719220 miC $400 | Exterior window rubber trim was falling apart and was replaced under warranty. Plastic ISOFix child seat lock cover was broken and replaced under warranty. Rubber strap holding filler cap to the body of the car was broken and replaced under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201721700 mi | Replaced the instrument cluster under warranty. The old one had a display screen that was getting delaminated. | ||
| BMW i3 in Ohio, United States Jun 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 20166000 mi | Steering noise | ||
| BMW i3 in California, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Sep 20155000 mi | Android phone app car status unreliable/ wrong. | ||
| Apr 20169500 mi | drivetrain error/ software upgrade | ||
| BMW i3 in California, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Apr 20151300 mi | Vehicle was experiencing intermittent charging errors | ||
| Nov 20156000 mi | REX engine would shutdown after running for short period. Dealer determined sealed cooling system was low on coolant. | ||
| Dec 20156000 mi | Software update to fix charging system issue | ||
| Jan 2016 | Rex engine failed again. Dealer determined water pump was leaking which required a complete removal of the REX engine. Had to order parts from Germany. | ||
| BMW i3 in California, United States Feb 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Apr 20151200 mi | EDME module required replacing | ||
| BMW i3 in Maryland, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 20153000 mi | Drivetrain error message. Could not duplicate. Reloaded software. Has not re-occurred. | ||
| BMW i3 in Colorado, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jun 20156000 mi | Check Engine Light active. Resolved by software update. | ||
| Sep 20159000 mi | EME failed, caused damage to HV batteries. All batteries replaced and EME replaced | ||
| Dec 201512000 mi | CEL showing. Ignition coils and sparkplugs replaced. | ||
| Feb 201614300 mi | CEL showing, REx motor too sensitive to type of gas plus altitude. Engine re-set, adjusted. | ||
| Jun 201620000 mi | CEL illujinated. O2 sensors replaced Recall performed to fix motor mount bolts | ||
| Nov 201625100 mi | CEL for cylinder 1 misfire | ||
| Jan 201728000 mi | CEL for Cylinder 1 misfire | ||
| BMW i3 in Iowa, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jan 201528800 mi | On board battery charger replaced, car firmware updated. | ||
| Mar 20158000 mi | CEL light intermittently on, dealer replaced several ignition parts. Ignition coil and spark plug replaced on one cylinder. | ||
| Dec 201633000 mi | Replaced EME to fix drivetrain malfunction error | ||
| BMW i3 in Missouri, United States Jul 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 201715000 mi | The LED lights on the radio and climate control panel would flicker or fail to work at all. The entire panel was replaced. Fuel pressure sensor would fail to depressurize the tank, so fuel door would not open. Part was replaced. | ||
| BMW i3 in Texas, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2023 | |||
| Nov 201719000 mi | Charger lock was defective, requiring replacement | ||
| Dec 201719000 mi | Check engine light would come on after charging sessions (this is an electric car) | ||
| Mar 201828000 mi | Fuel system wouldn't depressurize and open the fuel door when commanded. | ||
| Jul 202078000 miUS $888 | Fan relay was replaced, plus oil change | ||
| Nov 202085000 miUS $550 | Rear hatch unlock mechanism failed (electric release mechanism). | ||
| Jun 2022129000 miUS $580 | 12 Volt battery died and need replacement and coded to the vehicle | ||
| BMW i3 in Great Britain Sep 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201721000 mi | Kidney grille trim Replaced reversing camera | ||
| Mar 201823000 mi | Heated seat mat replaced | ||
| BMW i3 in California, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jun 20154000 mi | 12v battery completely died. | ||
| Nov 20158000 mi | Dealership attempted to update the car firmware during the normally scheduled maintenance visit. After 2 failed attempts, the car "blue screened" and became unresponsive. | ||
| Dec 201510000 mi | Software update attempted 2x, and failed both times. After second attempt, car "blue screened" and took nearly a week to fix | ||
| BMW i3 in Indiana, United States Feb 2015 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Dec 20156000 mi | CEL comes on periodically. Replaced Elec A/C compressor and programmed the vehicle (complete encoding) | ||
| BMW i3 in Illinois, United States May 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Jan 2016 | Winter tires that BMW indicated were allowable caused an error in the regenerative braking. Error partially to fully disables regenerative braking after engaging it. | ||
| Apr 201718000 mi | Housing for Adaptive LED lights leaked and let water in. Dealer rebuilt unit per the request of BMW NA | ||
| BMW i3 in Missouri, United States May 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Feb 20165100 mi | Bad strut pad that was making noise | ||
| Oct 201610700 mi | Electric fuel door release stopped working for a few days. Had to use emergency cord in frunk. Drivetrain error when running REX generator. Cleared itself after a couple days. Seems like a pressure problem of some kind when it uses a lot of gas quickly. | ||
| Jan 201714000 mi | fuel door actuator replaced | ||
| BMW i3 in Colorado, United States Oct 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Dec 20154000 mi | Check engine light was on. Replaced ignition coil under warranty. | ||
| Jun 20166000 mi | Check engine light was on. Replaced ignition coil. | ||
| Jan 20177000 mi | Check engine light on. Fuel injectors leaking. Crankcase vent hoses failed. Replaced fuel injectors and vent hoses. | ||
| BMW i3 in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| May 201616820 mi | creaking noise from steering wheel | ||
| BMW i3 in Michigan, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 20157000 miUS $70 | On-board charger recall and software update. | ||
| Sep 20159000 mi | EV drive software. Recall for software update solved problem. | ||
| Mar 201612000 mi | Fuel door locking mechanism broken as car went through car wash. | ||
| Apr 201612200 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. | ||
| Sep 201615000 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. | ||
| May 201922000 miUS $500 | 12V battery went out and damaged HV battery. Car became inoperable and had to be towed to dealership. My dealership had never changed a 12V battery on an i3 and multiple escalations to BMW Corporate were required, both on the technical side and also to have most of the work covered under the HV battery's warranty. The general warranty on this vehicle is expired. Fuel sensor recall work. | ||
| Nov 201926000 miUS $90 | 12V battery installed in May was found faulty and was again changed - this time under full warranty. | ||
| Jul 202031000 miUS $1517 | Heating system for driver's seat. Oil filters & gasket. Oil change. Software reinstalled following error messages. | ||
| BMW i3 in California, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
| May 20151000 mi | Airbag/restraint system error light appeared on dash one week after delivery. Dealer diagnosis fault in engine or motor (I can't recall which) wiring harness, part needed from Germany, ETA 10 days. Part arrived in 7 days. | ||
| Oct 20154200 mi | Complete drive train failure. Car dead in garage in AM. Would not display Ready, come out of Park nor move. Tripped home breaker, stopped charge. Flat bed to dealer. Dlr repl whole battery pack, 12v battery, contactor, EME module Airbag sensor failure light came on in September for the second time since I got the car. Was previously repaired in May by replacing main wiring harness. This time it was repaired during repair of drive train also reported in October. | ||
| May 20168100 mi | Warning message showed on iDrive and instrument displays saying Fault in Airbag or Seatbelt systems. | ||
| Jul 201714600 mi | The charging rate on Level 2 (240 Volts) on my home charger dropped to half speed during an overnight charge. My electrical monitor documented drop of charging rate from 6.8 kW to 3.4 kW. Check Engine light came on. All subsequent charging efforts showed the same reduced charging rate. The check engine light came on, associated with the charging rate failure documented in another report for this date. 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. | ||
| BMW i3 in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Dec 201634000 mi | Wiring harness on engine needed to be replaced | ||
| Feb 201851000 mi | Safety software for passenger seat | ||
| BMW i3 in Oregon, United States Mar 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Aug 20152500 mi | Software issue caused failure of 12V battery and failure of all car systems. The 12V battery was charged and the software was updated. The seatbelt was improperly installed. This required removal and replacement of the driver's seatbelt and roller system. | ||
| Mar 20167000 mi | Trunk latch malfunctioned. Check engine light on. | ||
| Nov 201610000 miUS $1075 | Fuel intake flap failed and would not open. | ||
2014 BMW i3 2-door
2-cylinder hybrid CVT 2WD
| BMW i3 in Alabama, United States May 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201615500 mi | Backup camera | ||
| Dec 201618000 mi | Motor mount bolt broke: new mount attachments; new bolts; broken wires and; crushed A/C hose | ||
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