BMW i3 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 7 safety recalls naming the BMW i3, launched from 2015 to 2022. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
BMW i3 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 7
- 2015 to 2022
- Latest recall
- 14 November 2022
- R/2022/322
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every BMW i3 recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
During supplier s production process of the battery cells a manufacturing defect occurred with the winding of cell-internal films for the high-voltage battery.
R/2022/322, launched 14 November 2022, 18 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: During supplier’s production process of the battery cells a manufacturing defect occurred with the winding of cell-internal films for the high-voltage battery.
Remedy: The defective cell module will be replaced.
THE MICRO GAS GENERATOR WITHIN THE FRONT SEATBELT'S RETRACTOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED
R/2022/089, launched 30 March 2022, 2,018 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 3 Series, X1, X2
Defect: The micro gas generator within the front seatbelt’s retractor may have been damaged and may not act according to the specification in the event of an accident.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the front seatbelts will be checked and replaced if they are found to have been damaged
THE MATERIAL QUALITY OF THE SCREWS USED FOR SEAT BELTS AND REAR SEATS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATIONS.
R/2021/442, launched 29 December 2021, 38 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 1 Series, 2 Series, 5 Series, X1, X2
Defect: The material quality of seat and seatbelt screws may not be according to specification.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the screws will be replaced in specific locations on the seat belts or rear seats.
THE CONTROL RING OF THE BACKREST RECLINER IN THE SECOND SEAT ROW MAY BREAK
R/2021/158, launched 28 April 2021, 82 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The control ring of the recliner of the backrest in the second seat row may break due to insufficient material performance.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the seat frames of the second seat row will be replaced.
THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH A DEFECTIVE SENSOR FOR THE ROLLOVER DETECTION
R/2020/162, launched 8 June 2020, 189 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the MINI Hatch, X1
Defect: The air bag control unit may have been equipped with a defective sensor for the rollover detection.
Remedy: The Airbag control unit (ACSM4i) will be replaced on the affected vehicles.
THE ELECTRIC MOTOR ELECTRONICS PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFICATIONS
R/2019/289, launched 3 April 2020, 120 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the I8
Defect: The Electric Motor Electronics (EME) printed circuit board was not manufactured according to specifications
Remedy: The Electric Motor Electronics (EME) of vehicles affected will be replaced.
STEERING MAY NOT BEHAVE AS DESIGNED
R/2015/244, launched 3 December 2015, 41 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the I8
Defect: The engine current sensors have not been calibrated correctly which could lead to an increased recuperation torque during vehicle deceleration. An increased recuperation torque during deceleration could lead to a vehicle oversteer condition in the i3 and vehicle understeer condition in the i8. This could lead to skidding on slippery roads during driving.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and calibrate sensors for measuring the engine current.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a BMW i3, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a BMW dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.