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TiresPart report

2018 BMW I3 Tires Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
7%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
26,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the tires of the 2018 BMW I3, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 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.

“The contact leased a 2018 Bmw I3 equipped with bridgestone tires, tire line: ecopia, size: 175/55/r20, DOT number: (not available). The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 to 65 MPH the passenger's side rear tire sustained a blowout. The contact moved the vehicle onto the road shoulder and had the vehicle towed to a tire repair facility. The driver's and passenger's side rear tire were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the driver's and passenger's side front tires were previously replaced also due to blowouts. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. …”

NHTSA complaint #11323782, filed 2020-05, 26,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201817%
201712%
201512%
201412%

Other parts of the 2018 BMW I3

Fuel system
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Transmission 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology