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Back-over prevention (rear camera)Part report

2017 BMW I3 Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 53 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 back-over prevention of the 2017 BMW I3, 2% of the 53 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.

“The rear backup camera view in the screen is completely overridden in reverse, by a tire pressure warning when a tire is low or there is another TPMS fault. It requires using the rotary dial to clear the message before the function of the backup camera is restored. Also, if the rear hatch is unlatched by mistake (easy to do with the i3 key fob design) the rear camera, which is located in the rear bumper, is completely disabled.”

NHTSA complaint #11770251, filed 2026-10

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Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201712%

Other parts of the 2017 BMW I3

Other or unknown
13 complaints
Body and structure
12 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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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