2014 BMW I3
4 recall campaigns and 20 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2014 BMW I3; the recalls concern air bags and fuel system, gasoline.
The component named most often is power train: 148.1 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, close to the 130.9 per 1,000 across all 2014 model-year vehicles and against 98.6 per 1,000 for the BMW I3 line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 8.0 complaints per model year across the 6 BMW I3 model years on this register; 3 complaints reported a crash and 0 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2015 (6); the most recent in the file is dated 27 Feb 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC.
- 17V088000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSReported 9 Feb 2017 · 19,130 units
Defect, as filed: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. The fuel tank vent line may rub against the ribbed wire protection sleeve of the battery positive (B+) cable, creating a hole in the vent line and causing a fuel vapor leak.
Consequence: A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vent line, replacing it as necessary, and install a clip to prevent it from chafing, free of charge. The recall beganApril 3, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC.
Defect, as filed: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, an air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.
Remedy: MINI and BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC.
Defect, as filed: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling a certain model year BMW i3 vehicle manufactured March 31, 2014, and certain 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop vehicles manufactured February 2, 2014 to May 30, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an air bag inflator that was not assembled correctly. This could cause the air bag to not deploy properly in the event of an accident.
Consequence: If the air bag deploys improperly in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the air bags, the seat occupant may be at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2014 BMW I3 (black) against all 2014 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2014 | I3 line | All 2014 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 148.1 | 98.6 | 130.9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 111.1 | 126.8 | 42 |
| Electrical System | 111.1 | 98.6 | 120.8 |
| Air Bags | 111.1 | 98.6 | 84.8 |
| Wheels | 111.1 | 42.3 | 19.7 |
| Engine | 74.1 | 70.4 | 121.5 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 148.1 | 98.6 | 130.9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 111.1 | 126.8 | 42 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 111.1 | 98.6 | 120.8 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 111.1 | 98.6 | 84.8 |
| Wheels | 3 | 111.1 | 42.3 | 19.7 |
| Engine | 2 | 74.1 | 70.4 | 121.5 |
| Steering | 2 | 74.1 | 154.9 | 66.9 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | 37 | 14.1 | 3.6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 37 | 14.1 | 6.2 |
| Tires | 1 | 37 | 28.2 | 10.9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 37 | 42.3 | 40.1 |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 37 | 56.3 | 79.5 |
| Structure | 1 | 37 | 28.2 | 39.7 |
| Suspension | 1 | 37 | 28.2 | 23.6 |
20 unique complaints, 27 component mentions; 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DP22005 | Defect petition | Pedestrian alert sounds | electrical system:propulsion system | 27 Jan 2023 | 7 Aug 2023 | 22V063000 |
Other BMW I3 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 20 | 57,230 |
| 2015 | 3 | 14 | 57,203 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 | 51,130 |
| 2017 | 3 | 10 | 54,636 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | 35,660 |
| 2019 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 139 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All BMW I3 model years · BMW: 250 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2014 BMW I3 have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 17V720000, was reported to NHTSA on 16 Nov 2017 and concerns air bags:frontal. Across all model years the BMW I3 line has 8 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2014 BMW I3?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2014 BMW I3 complain about most?
Power Train: 4 of 27 component mentions (148.1 per 1,000). Next is vehicle speed control with 3. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.