| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
BMW i3 repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 211 repairs.
BMW i3 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (6%)
< $100 (94%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2021 BMW i3 4dr Hatch
168-horsepower Electric + Gas 1-speed automatic RWD
| 2000 mi | EV charging door didn't open easily. Latch and door unit replaced |
2015 BMW i3 4dr Hatch
168-horsepower Electric + Gas 1-speed automatic RWD
| 11179 mi | They also replaced, under warranty, a missing screw holding down one of the fluid containers in the frunk. |
| 19815 mi | COMPLAINT: CLIENT REPORTS THERE IS A NOISE PRESENT FROM THE REAR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD. PLEASE LET VEHICLE SIT AND ROAD TEST TO TRY TO VERIFY CAUSE: FOUND THAT WHEN GOING AROUND CORNERS ON DECEL A SQUEAK NOISE IS HEARD. FOUND THAT ENGINE FRAME RUBS AGAINST RUBBER MOUNT UNDER THESE DRIVING CONDITIONS THIS IS NORMAL. CORRECTION: SPRAYED SILICONE SPRAY ON RUBBER MOUNT NOISE CANNOT BE HEARD AFTER. |
| 26000 mi US $200 |
Replaced flat tire |
| 22000 mi | The car said it was due for maintenance, so I brought it in. On the way down (dealer is 250 miles south of me), the i3 showed an error and would not unlock the fuel cover whenever I stopped. This meant I had to open the frunk and pull the manual release each time. I mentioned this when I dropped off the car and they found a bad sensor in the fuel tank so they replaced it. There were also several TSBs, so they made those fixes as well including updating the car's software. |
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. |
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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 5000 mi | Android phone app car status unreliable/ wrong. |
| 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. |
| 18000 mi | Housing for Adaptive LED lights leaked and let water in. Dealer rebuilt unit per the request of BMW NA |
| 20000 mi | Door for electric plug area, had to be replace, made a noise when opening. |
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