2019 BMW I3 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2019 BMW I3, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2019 BMW I3
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electrical system and hybrid propulsion system
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 i3 BEV, i3 REx, and i8 vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high-voltage electrical power.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EME module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2019 BMW I3 have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 14,100 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The car has lost power on the highway multiple times and gone into Limp mode with no warnings on the dashboard. The Rex engine has failed to start as well. Very dangerous on the highway going 20 mph t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 21, 2026 · Electrical system
“This is an electric vehicle. I experienced a sudden loss of all power while traveling on the interstate in heavy traffic. I nearly lost control of the vehicle as it would not respond to my inputs. I h”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 11, 2026 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2019 BMW i3 (i3 with Range Extender, i3s, i3s with Range Extender). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 31–113 MPGe |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 30–124 / 31–102 |
| Fuel | Electricity, Premium Gas or Electricity |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 2 cyl, 0.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
Compare BMW I3 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW I3 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 BMW I3 | 4 | 54 |
| 2015 BMW I3 | 3 | 47 |
| 2016 BMW I3 | 2 | 33 |
| 2017 BMW I3 | 3 | 52 |
| 2018 BMW I3 | 3 | 14 |
| 2019 BMW I3 | 1 | 13 |
Checking a specific 2019 BMW I3
How do I know if my 2019 BMW I3 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2019 BMW I3; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V599000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other BMW models
- X53,154 complaints
- 328I2,578 complaints
- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 528I835 complaints
- 330I815 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.