2016 BMW i3 vs 2017 BMW i3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 BMW i3 | 2017 BMW i3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 33 | 51 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 256 | 201 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW i3 | BMW i3 |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 10 | 11 |
| Steering | 8 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
2016 BMW i3
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.