The roof, which is constructed of carbon-based reinforced material, has been recently shown signs the delaminating.
The worst 2021 BMW I3 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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Problems by type
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
the federal safety agency received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2021 BMW I3 21
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has...
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration.
- The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain...
- For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the...
- Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).
- Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vent)
- DELIVERY STOP: CHARGING CABLE (NON-TURBOCORD VERSION): BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective May 3,...
- Telematics unit deactivation due to 3G cellular technology discontinuation
- Steering assistance sporadic reduction
2021 BMW I3 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6L 2‑cyl Plug-in hybrid | RWD | 30 | 31 | 31 |
| Electric motor Electric 153 mi range | RWD | 124 | 102 | 113 MPGe |
What 2021 BMW I3 owners say
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Questions about the 2021 BMW I3
Is the 2021 BMW I3 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2021 BMW I3, fewer than a typical I3 model year.
What is the 2021 BMW I3 year score?
The 2021 BMW I3 scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the BMW I3: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 BMW I3?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2021 BMW I3 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the BMW I3 have the most body problems?
The BMW I3 model years with the most body complaints are 2017 (12 complaints) and 2016 (10 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2021 BMW I3 get?
Official estimates for the 2021 BMW I3 range from 31 mpg combined. The most efficient version (0.6L 2-cyl plug-in hybrid, RWD) gets 30 city and 31 highway.
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