2017 BMW I3 Engine Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Engine Issues in the 2017 BMW I3
1 engine complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 BMW I3. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Engine Complaints
While driving on the freeway, the vehicle's electric motor suddenly died. Because this is an electric vehicle, the car came to a sudden and abrupt stop, with all the wheels locking up. The car would not shift into drive or neutral or reverse. It effectively died, with the only power coming from the 12-volt battery to power the dashboard and interior lights. It was effectively inoperable. The vehicle displayed the following error message: "DRIVETRAIN: only electric drive possible, limited driving range, continued driving possible, consult nearest service center." We brought the car to our local BMW service center, and they ran a diagnostic (attached as PDF file). The issue is a faulty EME, which could be as much as an $11K repair. Several model years prior to 2017 i3 have been recalled by BMW for this exact issue. We cannot afford an $11K repair, so hoping BMW will recall 2017...
Other 2017 BMW I3 Problem Areas
Steering
11 complaints
Unknown Or Other
10 complaints
Electrical System
7 complaints
Structurebody
7 complaints
Power Train
6 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Tiresmarkings
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint