2015 BMW I3 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,790miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2015 BMW I3, 6% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,790 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.
“I turned on the car, opened the gate and put the car in reverse. I pressed the gas peddle lightly and the car flew out of the driveway, hit the gate, flew out into the street and hit a parked car. During this time, the car brakes never worked. It was as if the gas peddle was stuck and the brakes did not work to stop the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10886033, filed 2016-07, 7,580 miles“Our car would not make it up the hill during a rainstorm on the highway in camarillo, ca. It went from 65 down to 45. It happened to us twice on this trip. We were using the range extender. We have videos the vehicle losing power.”
NHTSA complaint #10946914, filed 2017-01, 14,000 miles“2015 Bmw I3. Consumer writes in regards to range extender safety recall. Consumer sent additional correspondence. The consumer stated the vehicle has had multiple recalls and 2 lightweight tires that have ruptured easily. Updated 11/15/2017 the consumer stated the battery in the vehicle would rapidly lose it's charge. The consumer was advised the vehicle was operating as designed.”
NHTSA complaint #11033750, filed 2017-11Related service bulletins
- 10174019Apr 1, 2020CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B61 05 20 dated February 2020. Electrostatic discharge at…
- 10146906Oct 1, 2016KAFAS CAMERA-BASED ASSISTANCE SYSTEM LIMITS. INFORMATION The situations described above may all be caused by known limitations of the system such as: Dirty windshield Incomplete…
- 10146816Sep 1, 2016Service Engine Soon (MIL) - IHKA FC 801375 & 8013A3 This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 27 15 dated November 2015. The Service Engine Soon light (MIL) is…
- 10147017Aug 1, 2016"Delivery Stop: Remove Engine Oil Label. Affected vehicles in dealer inventory must not be retailed or delivered until the label is removed. Vehicles at ports of entry will be…
- 10151086Feb 1, 2016A sudden loss of traction while accelerating sharply may damage the engine mounts.
- 10151076Feb 1, 2016SI B12 12 15 Engine Electrical Systems February 2016 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 12 15 dated February 2016. SUBJECT Service Engine Soon…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 BMW I3
15 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 BMW I3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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