2015 BMW I3 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2015 BMW I3, 2% of the 47 complaints for this model year.
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.
“In the middle of driving, the coil spring on rear passenger side snapped. What happened to me today was exactly what the search result showed from the internet. And yet, when I put in my VIN # to your and BMW website, I got 0 recall for this VIN. Mine is 2015, what am I missing? Googel: Early BMW i3 models, particularly from the 2014-2016 production runs, have known issues with rear coil springs snapping, often due to corrosion or poor heat treatment. …”
NHTSA complaint #11749626, filed 2026-07Related service bulletins
- 10174023Apr 1, 2020CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction.
- 10151311May 1, 2016Front Axle Noise when Turning at Low Ambient Temperatures. A grating and/or squeaking noise from the front axle occurs when turning at low speeds or idle. The noise is most…
Suspension: 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 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 BMW I3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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