Vehicle profile

2014 BMW i3 i3 BEV

Hatchback · Subcompact Cars

4 federal recalls illustration
Illustration of a 2014 BMW i3 i3 BEV

Specifications

What's under the hood.

Horsepower
170 hp
Cylinders
2-cyl
Displacement
0.6L
Fuel
Electric
Transmission
Automatic 1-spd
Drive
RWD
Body class
Subcompact Cars
Doors
4

Federal recall campaigns

4 federal recall campaigns.

2014 BMW i3

How this compares

vs 2014 Subcompact Cars
2.16× the 1.85 campaigns averaged across that group (more than typical)
Most-affected system
AIR BAGS — 3 of 4 (75%)

Derived from the federal campaign record across 2014 vehicles in the same body class. Counts are of campaigns, not of faults found.

  • 17V720000

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Consequence: During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.

    16/11/2017

  • 14V422000

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling a certain model year BMW i3 vehicle manufactured March 31, 2014, and certain 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop vehicles manufactured February 2, 2014 to May 30, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an air bag inflator that was not assembled correctly. This could cause the air bag to not deploy properly in the event of an accident.

    Consequence: If the air bag deploys improperly in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the air bags, the seat occupant may be at an increased risk of injury.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    14/07/2014

  • 17V088000

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. The fuel tank vent line may rub against the ribbed wire protection sleeve of the battery positive (B+) cable, creating a hole in the vent line and causing a fuel vapor leak.

    Consequence: A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vent line, replacing it as necessary, and install a clip to prevent it from chafing, free of charge. The recall beganApril 3, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    09/02/2017

  • 15V628000

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, an air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.

    Remedy: MINI and BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    07/10/2015

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