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2018 BMW i3 repairs by problem area

Engine (0%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (67%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

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2018 BMW i3

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BMW in Michigan, United States
Jun 2018 - Jun 2022
Nov 2018

2600 mi
Various electrical glitches, lights, warnings, back-up camera. Dealer loaded updated operating system Creaking noise when turning steering wheel, known defect, dealer replaced parts per TSB 
Jun 2019

5100 mi
Loss of power steering, corrected by shut down and restart. Dealer unable to duplicate and found no codes 
Jan 2020

11000 mi
Intermittent loss of power steering caused by defective software, took BMW one year to develop new software after problem reported by many owners. Creaking noise from steering mechanism when temperature below freezing. 

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2018 BMW i3 4dr Hatch

168-horsepower Electric + Gas 1-speed automatic RWD

BMW i3 in California, United States
Aug 2021 - Jun 2024
Nov 2022

27000 mi

US $250
Safety belt failure warning on passenger seat 

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2018 BMW i3 Repair Histories

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