- The problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 i3 BEV, i3 REx, and i8 vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high-voltage electrical power.
- The risk
- A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EME module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle safety record
2019 BMW I3 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2019 BMW I3 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2019 for the hybrid propulsion system.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical I3 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2019 BMW I3 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2019 BMW I3 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW I3: every year compared
All I3 years2019 BMW I3 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 BMW I3 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2019 BMW 3 Series | 41 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2019 BMW 3 Series GT | 41 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2019 BMW 5 Series | 40 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2019 BMW 4 Series | 16 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2019 BMW 530E | 13 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2019 BMW 2 Series | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2019 BMW I3
Does the 2019 BMW I3 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 BMW I3: hybrid propulsion system (August 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2019 BMW I3 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2019 BMW I3 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 79 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical BMW I3 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2019 BMW I3 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data