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BMW I3 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the BMW I3 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the BMW I3. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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Records analysed
9 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 9 launched 2015 to 2022
  • Most recent 14 November 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/322
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 8 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2020 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your BMW I3?

Not every BMW I3 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

BMW I3 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2015 to 2026

2020 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

BMW I3 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’15 1
’16 0
’17 1
’18 0
’19 1
’20 2
’21 2
’22 2
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every BMW I3 recall, newest first

2022 2 recalls

During supplier s production process of the battery cells a manufacturing defect occurred with the winding of cell-internal films for the high-voltage battery.

Launched 14 November 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/322 Manufacturer ref. BMW - 0061150700

Defect
During supplier’s production process of the battery cells a manufacturing defect occurred with the winding of cell-internal films for the high-voltage battery.
Remedy
The defective cell module will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
18 I3 vehicles
Built
12 Nov 2018 to 16 Jul 2021

The micro gas generator within the front seatbelt's retractor may have been damaged

Launched 30 March 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/089 Manufacturer ref. 0072430200 0072450200

Defect
The micro gas generator within the front seatbelt’s retractor may have been damaged and may not act according to the specification in the event of an accident.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the front seatbelts will be checked and replaced if they are found to have been damaged
Vehicles affected
2,018 across everything the recall covers
Built
21 Jan 2022 to 26 Feb 2022

2021 2 recalls

The material quality of the screws used for seat belts and rear seats may not be to specifications.

Launched 29 December 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/442 Manufacturer ref. 0072370200 BMW

Defect
The material quality of seat and seatbelt screws may not be according to specification.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the screws will be replaced in specific locations on the seat belts or rear seats.
Vehicles affected
38 across everything the recall covers
Built
21 Oct 2021 to 27 Oct 2021

The control ring of the backrest recliner in the second seat row may break

Launched 28 April 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/158 Manufacturer ref. 0052980100

Defect
The control ring of the recliner of the backrest in the second seat row may break due to insufficient material performance.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the seat frames of the second seat row will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
82 I3 vehicles
Built
19 Feb 2021 to 5 Mar 2021

2020 2 recalls

The air bag control unit may have been equipped with a defective sensor for the rollover detection

Launched 8 June 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/162 Manufacturer ref. 00653503006536030065370300

Defect
The air bag control unit may have been equipped with a defective sensor for the rollover detection.
Remedy
The Airbag control unit (ACSM4i) will be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
189 across everything the recall covers
Built
16 Mar 2020 to 18 Mar 2020
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The electric motor electronics printed circuit board was not manufactured according to the specifications

Launched 3 April 2020 DVSA recall R/2019/289 Manufacturer ref. 0012110500

Defect
The Electric Motor Electronics (EME) printed circuit board was not manufactured according to specifications
Remedy
The Electric Motor Electronics (EME) of vehicles affected will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
120 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Jan 2019 to 21 Mar 2019
Also covers

2019 1 recall

The printed circuit board was not manufactured according to specifications

Launched 22 May 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/147 Manufacturer ref. 0012020500

Defect
The electric motor electronics are not manufactured to specification.
Remedy
The electric motor electronics EME of vehicles affected will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
59 I3 vehicles
Built
11 May 2015 to 5 Feb 2018
DVSA lists it as
“I01”

2017 1 recall

Ventilation line may rub against positive battery cable

Launched 4 April 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/123 Manufacturer ref. 0013690200

Defect
Due to inappropriate routing the ventilation line might rub against the battery positive cable which can cause a leakage over time. If leakage occurs fuel vapours will enter the engine compartment causing the risk of fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the fuel tank ventilation line. If damaged the ventilation line will be replaced. In all cases an additional clip will be attached between the tank ventilation line and the battery positive cable.
Vehicles affected
4,685 I3 vehicles
Built
17 Sept 2013 to 30 Dec 2016
DVSA lists it as
“I01”

2015 1 recall

Steering may not behave as designed

Launched 3 December 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/244 Manufacturer ref. 0012170400

Defect
The engine current sensors have not been calibrated correctly which could lead to an increased recuperation torque during vehicle deceleration. An increased recuperation torque during deceleration could lead to a vehicle oversteer condition in the i3 and vehicle understeer condition in the i8. This could lead to skidding on slippery roads during driving.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and calibrate sensors for measuring the engine current.
Vehicles affected
41 across everything the recall covers
Built
9 Oct 2015 to 4 Nov 2015
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Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 9 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the BMW I3. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
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