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BMW i3 by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 7 model years of the BMW i3 (2015–2021). The 2021 model is rated 31 mpg · 113 MPGe combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 7 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare BMW i3 years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 i3 | 4 | 31 mpg · 113 MPGe | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2020 i3 | 4 | 31 mpg · 113 MPGe | — | — | — |
| 2019 i3 | 4 | 31 mpg · 113 MPGe | 1 | 13 | — |
| 2018 i3 | 4 | 35 mpg · 112–118 MPGe | 3 | 14 | — |
| 2017 i3 | 3 | 35 mpg · 118–124 MPGe | 3 | 53 | — |
| 2016 i3 | 2 | 39 mpg · 124 MPGe | 2 | 33 | — |
| 2015 i3 | 2 | 39 mpg · 124 MPGe | 3 | 47 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest BMW i3 recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any BMW i3 year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 19V599000 — Hybrid propulsion system, reported Aug 14, 2019; model years 2019
- 19V310000 — Hybrid propulsion system, reported Apr 17, 2019; model years 2018
- 18V652000 — Equipment: Electrical, reported Sep 20, 2018; model years 2018
- 17V720000 — Air bags: Frontal, reported Nov 16, 2017; model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- 17V088000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, reported Feb 9, 2017; model years 2015, 2016, 2017
- 16V914000 — Air bags, reported Dec 20, 2016; model years 2017
- 15V628000 — Air bags: Frontal: Passenger side: Inflator module, reported Oct 7, 2015; model years 2015
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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