2017 BMW I3 Vehicle Speed Control Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Vehicle Speed Control Issues in the 2017 BMW I3
2 vehicle speed control complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 BMW I3. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Vehicle Speed Control Complaints
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN ECO PRO PLUS MOOD. WHILE SPEED IS ABOVE 56MPH THE VEHICLE WILL SOMTIMES AUTOMATICALLY BREAK TO 56 MPH. WHEN IN CRUISE CONTROL THIS SEEMS TO HAPPENED WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS DISENGAGED EVERY TIME. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFTY CONCERN ESPECIALLY WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE BUT THE CAR WILL IGNORE MY INPUT AND CONTINUE TO DEACCELERATE TO THE ECONOMY PRO PLUS 56 SPEED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 BMW I3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, HIS VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC WITHOUT WARNING. AS THE CONTACT STRUGGLED TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, HE STEERED THE VEHICLE INTO A WOODED AREA WHERE HE HIT A TRASH DUMPSTER. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT SUFFERED A HEADACHE AND INJURIES TO HIS BACK AND NECK AREA. THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION AT THE SCENE. THE POLICE WAS CALLED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED A POLICE REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BMW OF BUENA PARK (6750 AUTO CENTER DR, BUENA PARK, CA 90621) TO BE INVESTIGATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STATE WHAT THE INVESTIGATION FOUND; HOWEVER, THE INVESTIGATION DID DEEM THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND AGREED TO PAY FOR A RENTAL VEHICLE. THE...
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
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger
1 complaint
Engine
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