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2016 BMW I3

2 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Repair soon Air bags

During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.

Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 32,000 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V720000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Fire risk Fuel system

A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

The fuel tank vent line may rub against the ribbed wire protection sleeve of the battery positive (B+) cable, creating a hole in the vent line and causing a fuel vapor leak.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 19,130 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V088000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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