BMW i3: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 21 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2014–2017 (4) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | bmw-i3-2017-roof-delamination | Carbon fiber roof panel delamination | STRUCTURE | 13 | 2023-08 → 2026-07 | 51 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2017 | bmw-i3-2017-power-steering-loss | Power steering assist loss | STEERING | 9 | 2019-02 → 2021-09 | 51 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2017 | bmw-i3-2017-drivetrain-malfunction | Drivetrain malfunction with sudden power loss | POWER TRAIN | 6 | 2019-02 → 2024-06 | 51 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2017 | bmw-i3-2017-airbag-seat-sensor | Passenger airbag and seat sensor malfunction | AIR BAGS | 4 | 2021-05 → 2025-12 | 51 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2017 | bmw-i3-2017-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration and speed control loss | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2019-06 → 2021-04 | 51 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2017 | bmw-i3-2017-parked-vehicle-fire | Vehicle fire while parked or charging | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 2017-08 → 2024-05 | 51 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2016 | bmw-i3-2016-roof-delamination | Carbon fiber roof panel delamination | STRUCTURE | 9 | 2023-08 → 2025-03 | 33 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2016 | bmw-i3-2016-rex-propulsion-loss | Loss of propulsion with Range Extender engaged | POWER TRAIN | 4 | 2016-05 → 2026-01 | 33 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2016 | bmw-i3-2016-power-steering-loss | Intermittent power steering assist loss | STEERING | 9 | 2019-08 → 2023-02 | 33 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2016 | bmw-i3-2016-airbag-fault | Driver airbag module fault and warning light | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2021-11 → 2026-06 | 33 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2015 | bmw-i3-2015-carbon-fiber-roof-delamination | Carbon fiber roof delamination | STRUCTURE | 9 | 2023-08 → 2025-10 | 47 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2015 | bmw-i3-2015-range-extender-power-loss | Range extender engagement power loss | POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2016-01 → 2022-10 | 47 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2015 | bmw-i3-2015-acc-regen-braking-cutout | ACC deactivation into regen braking | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 2016-03 → 2020-09 | 47 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2015 | bmw-i3-2015-power-steering-intermittent-loss | Power steering intermittent loss of assist | STEERING | 15 | 2018-08 → 2021-07 | 47 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2015 | bmw-i3-2015-airbag-restraint-malfunction-warning | Restraint system malfunction warning light | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2021-01 → 2024-02 | 47 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2014 | i3-2014-engine-mount-bracket | Engine mount bracket cracking or fracturing | ENGINE | 5 | 2019-09 → 2022-05 | 49 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | i3-2014-carbon-fiber-delamination | Carbon fiber body panel delamination | STRUCTURE | 4 | 2023-08 → 2024-10 | 49 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | i3-2014-tire-puncture-flat | Tire punctures and flats after minor road contact | TIRES, WHEELS | 3 | 2015-06 → 2016-12 | 49 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | i3-2014-drivetrain-power-loss | Drivetrain malfunction and loss of propulsion power | POWER TRAIN | 11 | 2015-10 → 2024-06 | 49 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | i3-2014-power-steering-loss | Intermittent loss of power steering assist | STEERING | 7 | 2019-02 → 2023-06 | 49 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | i3-2014-airbag-seatbelt-warning | Airbag and seatbelt warning system faults | AIR BAGS | 8 | 2015-03 → 2023-12 | 49 | 2026-09-07 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
Cite this
Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.
Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — BMW i3 [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/bmw/i3
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_bmw_i3_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: BMW i3},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/bmw/i3}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation)