2019 BMW I3 REX recalls

No safety recalls, 13 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

No recalls found for the 2019 BMW I3 REX in NHTSA’s database.

0Recalls
13Complaints
1Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2019 BMW I3 REX owner complaints

13 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System6
Steering4
Power Train3
Engine2
Unknown or Other2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Seat Belts1
Service Brakes1
Hybrid Propulsion System1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Recent complaints

July 21, 2026Power TrainElectrical SystemEngine

The car has lost power on the highway multiple times and gone into Limp mode with no warnings on the dashboard. The Rex engine has failed to start as well. Very dangerous on the highway going 20 mph trying to make the next exit. The car has been back to the BMW dealer multiple times (over 2.5 months at the dealer ) with no repair. They are now offering to take the car in trade. The car is still under the EV warranty in California. Seems they and BMW engineering don’t know how to repair the car and are now putting the burden on the consumer.

May 11, 2026SteeringPower TrainEngine

This is an electric vehicle. I experienced a sudden loss of all power while traveling on the interstate in heavy traffic. I nearly lost control of the vehicle as it would not respond to my inputs. I had to cross two lanes of dense interstate traffic to get to a safe area to pull over and it was terrifying because the car just suddenly shut down while traveling at highway speeds. The dealership that I had the car towed to did some diagnostic work and said that "EME" had failed. The EME is the main processor that controls all electrical functions in the vehicle. My understanding is that 2019 BMW i3's were recalled due to failures of the EME due to corrosion. How my car was missed in that reaca

October 22, 2025Seat Belts

In early September, a "driver retention system" error appeared the dash display of my '19 i3. I searched the issue on line and tried but failed to resolve it. A few weeks later, the seat belt alarm stopped going off when the belt was clasped. At this point, I had no choice but bring it in for a fix. The dealer advised that there would be a $305 fee to diagnose the problem. They found a faulty belt buckle that failed in normal use. To fix it was going to cost another $805.22 to replace the buckle. I had no choice but to authorize this work. I believe safety related equipment should be covered by the manufacturer, beyond the normal warranty for a minimum of 10 years. Using AI, i find conflicti

July 6, 2025Electrical SystemUnknown or OtherService BrakesCrash

We were sitting at a traffic light for a few minutes behind another vehicle. Suddenly, our car accelerated very quickly. My foot was on the brake when the car accelerated. I felt the brake pedal depress further as it accelerated. I initially thought a car had hit us from behind and propelled us forward, but there was no car behind us. We were moving as though we had just started a drag race - full acceleration - and the brakes did not respond. We crashed into the car in front of us at full acceleration despite me pumping the brakes at least twice. It was surreal. We drive a 2019 BMW i3. It’s an electric vehicle and I wondered if there was som electrical failure. The car stopped only because

March 5, 2025Electrical SystemHybrid Propulsion System

The contact owns a 2019 BMW I3. The contact stated that while stopped in traffic on a bridge, the vehicle stalled, and independently shifted to park(P). The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The Police arrived on the scene and directed traffic around the vehicle until a tow truck arrived to take the vehicle to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) module had failed and short circuited the safety box inside of the high voltage battery and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V599000 (HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) as a po

2019 BMW I3 REX crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 BMW I3 REX 5 HB RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2019 BMW I3 REX: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning no.

2019 BMW I3 REX recall FAQ

Does the 2019 BMW I3 REX have any recalls?

No recalls are currently listed for the 2019 BMW I3 REX. Check again before buying, as new recalls can be issued at any time.

What are the most common 2019 BMW I3 REX problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (6 reports), followed by steering.

Is the 2019 BMW I3 REX safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2019 BMW I3 REX.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2019 BMW I3 REX?

Contact any authorized BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.