2016 BMW I3 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2016 BMW I3, 6% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,500 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2016 BMW I3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and the air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel filler had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11656031, filed 2025-04, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 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.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 BMW I3
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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