2017 BMW I3 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 25%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2017 BMW I3, 25% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,800 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“The vehicle was parked off and started on fire. Upon further research I found out that my vehicle was not the only one that this has happened to. We contacted the manufacturer (Bmw) but no one has called back. The vehicle was purchased in april.”
NHTSA complaint #11019184, filed 2017-08, 2,000 miles“Car stopped all of sudden while driving without any heads-up. Simply said call drivetrain malfunction please call roadside assistance. The most scary part is that the sudden stop”
NHTSA complaint #11182276, filed 2019-02, 9,600 miles“This has happened twice: I was driving on the expressway and didn’t hear anything hitting my little sunroof, just suddenly noise from that general area. When I pulled over I saw that the sunroof had cracked and the largest part(s) was missing.”
NHTSA complaint #11604436, filed 2024-07“The rear window shattered for no apparent reason. I was directly next to the vehicle with the tailgate closed when I witnessed happened without any probable cause. Please advise. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11667003, filed 2025-06“After purchasing this car used, I signed up for MyBMW remote services. My account portal stated Emergency SOS call button and crash detection services were active on my car. I decided to test, and it turns out it's not, due to the issue in SIB 84 09 22. The car will just receive a call failed message, since it's trying to do voice calls in 3G, due to the improperly programmed 4G telematics unit. So BMW knows with 100% certainty this feature will not work on the car, and the car gives no advance warning in is inoperable. Yet they are still informing me in the portal that it is active. …”
NHTSA complaint #11727315, filed 2026-03Related service bulletins
- 10151086Feb 1, 2016A sudden loss of traction while accelerating sharply may damage the engine mounts.
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 BMW I3
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 BMW I3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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