2014 BMW I3 REX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other I3 REX years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW I3 REX. The most reported problem area is power train (11 complaints, 50%), typically at around 5,984 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 BMW I3 REX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 11 | 50% | 5,984 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 32% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 27% | 1,195 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 23% | 33,100 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 14% | 42,039 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 14% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 9% | 13,358 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 9% | 28,364 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 4,078 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 5% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | 4,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 BMW I3 REX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 BMW I3 REX.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The car, while driving on a 2 lane road, ceased it operation announcing it had drive train failure. Luckily i was slowing for a light, as the steering and brakes also became unresponsive. The car could be manually turned off (the remaining functions and power off). It then could be turned back on…
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.
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…
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…
Other BMW I3 REX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 22 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW I3 REX?
Owners most often report power train, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 BMW I3 REX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2014 BMW I3 REX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other I3 REX model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.