CarRecallWatchThe 2019 BMW I3 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (6 reports).
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13Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2019 BMW I3 recalls
Circuit board fault can cut power and cause loss of propulsion
A circuit board in the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module can fail and shut down the high-voltage electrical power supply.
Most common 2019 BMW I3 problems
Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
The car has lost power on the highway multiple times and gone into Limp mode with no warnings on the dashboard. The Rex engine has failed to start as well. Very dangerous on the highway going 20 mph trying to make the next exit. The car has been back to the BMW dealer multiple times (over 2.5 months at the dealer ) with no repair. They are now offering to take the car in trade. The car is still under the EV warranty in California. Seems they and BMW engineering donât know how to repair the car and are now putting the burden on the consumer.
This is an electric vehicle. I experienced a sudden loss of all power while traveling on the interstate in heavy traffic. I nearly lost control of the vehicle as it would not respond to my inputs. I had to cross two lanes of dense interstate traffic to get to a safe area to pull over and it was terrifying because the car just suddenly shut down while traveling at highway speeds. The dealership that I had the car towed to did some diagnostic work and said that "EME" had failed. The EME is the main processor that controls all electrical functions in the vehicle. My understanding is that 2019 BMW i3's were recalled due to failures of the EME due to corrosion. How my car was missed in that reaca
In early September, a "driver retention system" error appeared the dash display of my '19 i3. I searched the issue on line and tried but failed to resolve it. A few weeks later, the seat belt alarm stopped going off when the belt was clasped. At this point, I had no choice but bring it in for a fix. The dealer advised that there would be a $305 fee to diagnose the problem. They found a faulty belt buckle that failed in normal use. To fix it was going to cost another $805.22 to replace the buckle. I had no choice but to authorize this work. I believe safety related equipment should be covered by the manufacturer, beyond the normal warranty for a minimum of 10 years. Using AI, i find c
We were sitting at a traffic light for a few minutes behind another vehicle. Suddenly, our car accelerated very quickly. My foot was on the brake when the car accelerated. I felt the brake pedal depress further as it accelerated. I initially thought a car had hit us from behind and propelled us forward, but there was no car behind us. We were moving as though we had just started a drag race - full acceleration - and the brakes did not respond. We crashed into the car in front of us at full acceleration despite me pumping the brakes at least twice. It was surreal. We drive a 2019 BMW i3. Itâs an electric vehicle and I wondered if there was som electrical failure. The car stopped only becaus
The contact owns a 2019 BMW I3. The contact stated that while stopped in traffic on a bridge, the vehicle stalled, and independently shifted to park(P). The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The Police arrived on the scene and directed traffic around the vehicle until a tow truck arrived to take the vehicle to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) module had failed and short circuited the safety box inside of the high voltage battery and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V599000 (HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) as a po
2019 BMW I3 questions
Does the 2019 BMW I3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 BMW I3: Circuit board fault can cut power and cause loss of propulsion. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW I3?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (6), Steering (4), Power Train (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 BMW I3 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.