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BMW i3
Model Overview
If ever there was a car that challenged the stereotype of what a BMW looks like, it's the battery-powered i3. This is the company's first all-electric model, a quirky four-seater whose cabin uses a lot of recycled and sustainable materials. Drivers stricken with EV range anxiety can opt for a gas-powered range extender, but the pure electric version goes reasonably far. The i3 is pricey and strange, but a neat view of the future.
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Recall Information
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Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2024-544
Recall date
2024-08-15
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
587,250
Notification Type:
Inconsequential
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Recall number
2019-410
Recall date
2019-08-14
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
8
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a problem with the circuit board for the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module could cause the high-voltage electrical power to shut off. This would result in a loss of power to the drive motor.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of motor power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the Electric Motor Electronics module.
Recall number
2019-190
Recall date
2019-04-18
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
1
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
A problem with the electric motor electronics (EME) module could cause a sudden loss of power to the drive motor.
Note: The 12-volt electrical system would still function, so power steering and braking would not be affected.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of motor power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take the vehicle to a dealer to replace the electric motor electronics module.
Recall number
2017-068
Recall date
2017-02-10
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015 2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
688
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a section of the fuel tank vent line could chafe against an adjacent ribbed wire protector. Over time, this chaffing could lead to the fuel tank vent line wearing through and leaking. Due to enclosed engine compartment of this vehicle and elevated underhood temperatures, this could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will install a clip between the fuel tank vent line and the adjacent ribbed wire protector to prevent contact, and the fuel tank vent line will be inspected and replaced as necessary.
Recall number
2016-632
Recall date
2016-12-15
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
485
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may have been equipped with airbag inflators that do not meet specifications. This could cause affected airbags to fail to deploy properly in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of injury to the occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace affected airbag modules. Note: Depending on the vehicle in question, the front passenger, knee, side or curtain airbag modules may be affected.
Recall number
2015-446
Recall date
2015-10-05
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
642
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts. The internal components of the passenger frontal airbag inflator may not have been assembled properly during manufacturing. The passenger frontal airbag’s first stage (only) deployment could be affected, delaying the deployment timing of the second stage. This could result in the right front occupant not receiving the intended protection from the frontal airbag in a low speed or out-of-position crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant where airbag deployment is warranted. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag module.
Recall number
2015-343
Recall date
2015-07-30
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
2,966
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles, which were parked at the port of entry in Halifax during the ice storms in February 2015, may have been exposed to excessive standing water and salt for an extended period due to this isolated environmental incident. Certain MINI models could have corrosion at the starter motor power supply cable connectors, which could lead to the inability to restart the engine following an engine shutdown by the start-stop (MSA) system, increasing the risk of crash causing injury in a traffic situation. On certain BMW models, the lubrication of some internal components within the steering rack may have been exposed to excessive water or salt which could result in higher than normal steering effort or steering binding, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. In addition, electrical wires and/or connectors in all affected vehicles may have been exposed to water or salt, which could lead to increased electrical system resistance, and increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property.
Correction: Owners should contact their selling Retailer regarding this recall. Affected vehicles will be inspected. Some vehicles will be taken out of service immediately and owners will be provided with temporary transportation until a new replacement vehicle is available. All other vehicles are cleared of this safety concern and may continue to be driven until a new replacement vehicle is available. Due to potential concerns about long term vehicle quality, all affected vehicles will ultimately be removed from service.
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