Model year 2015 · BMW

2015 BMW i3 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 BMW i3. The most recent was reported on November 16, 2017. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: I3.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 BMW i3, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
17V720000	November 16, 2017	Air Bags › Frontal
17V088000	February 9, 2017	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
15V628000	October 7, 2015	Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 17V720000

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA: November 16, 2017
Owner notification: January 12, 2018
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Units potentially affected: 32,000 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 BMW i3: September 1, 2013 – November 14, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: I3

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. 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."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V720000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V088000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA: February 9, 2017
Owner notification: March 25, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 19,130 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 BMW i3: March 5, 2014 – December 30, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: I3

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. 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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vent line, replacing it as necessary, and install a clip to prevent it from chafing, free of charge. The recall beganApril 3, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V088000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V628000

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA: October 7, 2015
Owner notification: November 25, 2015
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 6,073 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 BMW i3: March 17, 2014 – August 17, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: I3

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

In the event of a vehicle crash, an air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.

Remedy

MINI and BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V628000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: November 17, 2017.