There are no safety recalls for the 2014 BMW I3 REX, but owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA.
2014 BMW I3 REX problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 11 | |
| Engine | 7 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | |
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 2 | |
| Seat Belts | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,984 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2014 BMW I3 REX complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 40,000 miles · reported Mar 24, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 BMW I3 Hybrid. The contact stated that after charging the vehicle overnight the next morning the vehicle climate control was activated and moments later smoke was present inside the vehicle coming from the front passenger side air vent. After exiting the vehicle flames were seen coming from the front passenger side air vent and the vehicle was quickly engulfed in flames. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. The vehicle was destroyed and later towed away. A fire report was taken at the scene. The manufacturer and local dealer were…
Steering · at 50,000 miles · reported Apr 3, 2019
Assisted steering is working intermittently and incorrectly identifying straight. Happens occasionally when driving, causing driver to have to adjust steering direction. Safety issue that could lead to accidents.
Steering · at 42,039 miles · reported Mar 19, 2019
My bmw i3 over the past year when driving at any speed has had a handful of times where power steering becomes extremely twitchy our cuts out completely like it doesn't know what centered is so that I have no power steering and this creates a safety hazard for drivers. The car is unstable and no longer returns to center when taking corners and feels extremely heavy. The only way to fix this is to shut the car off for 3-5 minutes until it resets. Because it happens randomly and there is no error code dealers are unable to duplicate or fix the issue.
Electrical System · at 33,100 miles · reported Feb 8, 2019
The rex (Range extender) on my i3 does not turn on, at random, when the battery level of the vehicle gets to a point that is low enough for it to turn on. When this happens, the vehicle experiences a sudden and violent loss of speed with no warning. This has, on more than one occasion, nearly caused an accident while in traffic. The bmw dealership has confirmed this is an issue in my vehicle and has successfully been able to reproduce it on more than one occasion. It has been 'fixed' on more than one occasion as well. The vehicle still experiences this issue intermittently with no warning. The…
Seat Belts · at 52,650 miles · reported Mar 15, 2017
Warning light indicates "passenger restraint system warning". Took to dealer and they said it is related to passenger seat belt. Repair is not cover by warranty as auto has 52,700 miles on it. Dealer charges $1,242 for parts an labor.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2014 BMW I3 REX have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2014 BMW I3 REX as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 BMW I3 REX?
Owners report power train problems most often (11 reports), followed by engine (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,984 miles.
Are BMW recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.