2014 BMW I3 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 11%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2014 BMW I3, 11% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the vehicle suddenly jerked and lost all power while in motion on a city street. I can't imagine what would have happened if I was on the freeway with traffic. The message on the screen in my car stated drivetrain malfunction stop and turn off engine do not continue to drive call roadside assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #11350127, filed 2020-08, 50,000 miles“I turned right into a parking spot in front of a commercial buidling. I remember slowing down as I approached the parking space. As the car slowed, it suddenly jerked and then accelerated causing it to go over the concrete parking header and collide into building exterior and metal gate. The car was in slow speed as I entered the space. The sudden unexpected acceleration caught me by surprised as I could see my foot was not on the accelerator pedal. By the time I could apply the breaks, the car had already hit the building which cause the car to stop moving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10876037, filed 2016-06, 16,000 miles“Near crash (crash avoided by manual emergency braking intervention) the adaptive cruise control was following a black SUV at 8:30am southbound on ca101 (vehicle present indicator illuminated). The adaptive cruise control failed so notice that the vehicle was slowing down. The adaptive cruise control kept pace and would have collided into the vehicle if I had not taken over. Only about two yards from the vehicle, the system noticed the SUV had slowed down, but this was after I already hit the brakes. Conditions were good. No adverse conditions. Well illuminated, no glare..”
NHTSA complaint #10679476, filed 2015-01, 600 miles“I purchased my 2014 BMW i3 from Canada in 2019. It was imported from the U.S and still is registered in the U.S. I brought it into the BMW dealership in Vancouver BC shortly after to do a vehicle inspection. At that time, the dealer printed out a list of defect codes/recalls. It also said that they were done and marked yes completed. Fast forward to 2022, I bring my car into the same dealer and they said there is a recall not completed to replace the convenience charging electronics KLE and that they would fix for free. My car was not starting and we thought it could have caused the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11464379, filed 2022-05“The contact owns a 2014 Bmw I3. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the cruise control warning light illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10659963, filed 2014-11, 1,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10151333May 1, 2016"""Collision Warning Failed"" or ""Pedestrian Warning Failed"" CCM Display. While driving, a Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed advising of the following: Front collision…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 BMW I3
14 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 BMW I3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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