BMW I01 i3
2014–2021 · i3 (I01) · Electric, Electric + W20 range extender
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Models and engines by year
| Model | US model years | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| i3 (incl. i3s) | 2014–2021 | Electric |
| i3 with Range Extender | 2014–2021 | Electric + W20 range extender |
US-market models. Chassis codes: I01. Not sure which one you have? The VIN check decodes year, model and engine.
Bulletins and recalls by year
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| Year | Service bulletins | NHTSA recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 25 | 1 |
| 2015 | 29 | 1 |
| 2016 | 51 | 1 |
| 2017 | 22 | 2 |
| 2018 | 25 | 1 |
| 2019 | 21 | 2 |
| 2020 | 18 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
Counted by the year BMW filed each document with NHTSA; each chart has its own scale. More filings in a year doesn't by itself mean a less reliable car.
Production
| What | Units | Source |
|---|---|---|
| i3, total built BMW milestone just before production ended in 2022 | 250,000 | BMW Group PressClub |
Figures are copied as each source publishes them (retrieved October 18, 2026). "Sold" figures are BMW's reported sales, not production counts. Where we add numbers up, they come from one source. We leave out anything that hasn't been published.
Repair prices for the I01
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NHTSA safety recalls 8
- Recall 19V599: hybrid propulsion system I3, I8, 2019. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high-voltage electrical power.
- Recall 19V310: hybrid propulsion system I3, 2018. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high voltage electrical power.
- Recall 18V652: electrical 330E, 530E, 740LE, I3, I8, X5, 2018–2019. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
- Recall 17V720: frontal I3, 2014–2018. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash.
- Recall 17V088: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings I3, 2014–2017. 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.
- Recall 16V914: air bags 430I, 440I, 528I, 535D, 535I, 550I, 640I, 650I, I3, I8, M4, M5, M6, X1 SAV, 2016–2017. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
- Recall 15V628: inflator module I3, 2014–2015. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash.
- Recall 14V422: frontal I3, 2014. 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.
Matched from NHTSA's public recall file by model and model year. A recall may cover only some cars from a year, and it may already have been done on yours. Check by VIN →
Service bulletins on file 207
- SIB 01 05 25 EVAP system warranty extension EVAP system warranty extension on BMW I01/G12/G30 models (2016–2021); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · May 2026
- SIB 13 04 20 Fuel tank fault codes Fuel tank fault codes on BMW G01/G02/G05/G07 and other models (2012–2020); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · May 2020
- NHTSA 10216792 Tec25 Wishbone Return Tec25 Wishbone Return on BMW G11/G12/E60/E89 and other models (2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Mar 2016
- SIB 84 03 26 Telematics unit failure Telematics unit failure on BMW I01/I12/I15 models (2020); BMW repairs affected cars free under a service campaign. Service campaign · Jul 2026
- SIB 01 10 24 Battery warranty extension Battery warranty extension on BMW G30/I01 models (2014–2019); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Dec 2024
- SIB 01 11 24 Battery warranty extension Battery warranty extension on BMW G12/F30/I01/I12 and other models (2014–2019); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Dec 2024
- SIB 01 05 24 EVAP system warranty extension EVAP system warranty extension on Electric/W20 engines (2016–2019); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Apr 2024
- SIB 17 01 21 Vent line cracking Vent line cracking on BMW G20/E90/E92/E93 and other models (2012–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Apr 2022
- SIB 32 11 19 Steering assistance sporadic reduction Steering assistance sporadic reduction on Electric/W20 engines (2014–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Mar 2021
- SIB 01 03 21 Oxygen sensor check engine light Oxygen sensor check engine light on Electric/W20 engines (2014–2021); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. Service bulletin · Jan 2021
BMW service bulletins and warranty extensions filed with NHTSA that list the I01. Showing the 10 most relevant; see the I01 common problems page for the most frequent bulletin topics.
I01 specs
BMW's US figures we have on file run from 170 hp (i3) to 170 hp (i3), with 0-60 mph as quick as 7.0 s.
No manual gearbox appears in the EPA listings for this chassis. Full I01 specs: every US engine, transmission and drive by year →
Common problems & maintenance
I01 buyer's guide → I01 coding list I01 common problems → I01 maintenance schedule →
Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.