2018 BMW I3 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2018 BMW I3, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 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.
“Cruise control deactivates for no reason causing sudden deceleration. Occurs randomlyn during city and highway driving. This has been happening for months. Bmw dealer has recibrated the sensor and updated the software. No improvement.”
NHTSA complaint #11387716, filed 2021-01, 17,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10151333May 1, 2016"""Collision Warning Failed"" or ""Pedestrian Warning Failed"" CCM Display. While driving, a Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed advising of the following: Front collision…
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2018 BMW I3
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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