2018 BMW I3 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 21%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2018 BMW I3, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,800 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 miles“On May 2, 2022, the car began to power down involuntarily every time I applied the brakes. This happened 2-3 times, and I was able to restart. The final time was in the middle of an intersection, the car would not restart, could not be placed in neutral to be moved out of the intersection, and I had to have a police tow. The tow service took it to Sport Motoring, where they performed a diagnosis on May 3, 2022. The diagnosis shows 8 faults in the EME module, among other things. …”
NHTSA complaint #11464231, filed 2022-05“The contact owns a 2018 BMW i3. The contact stated that while driving in the rain at approximately 45 - 50 MPH, the vehicle had unintended acceleration and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle came to a full stop after getting stuck in the mud on the side of the road. The failure nearly caused a collision. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 42,600.”
NHTSA complaint #11451014, filed 2022-02, 42,600 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…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 BMW I3
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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