NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 BMW I3 Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2021 BMW I3 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 1 owner complaint is on file.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 BMW I3.
2021 BMW I3 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 BMW I3, describing incidents dated June 30, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Structure 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11772176 · Filed
The roof, which is constructed of carbon-based reinforced material, has been recently shown signs the delaminating.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2021 BMW I3 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Defect Petition DP22-005: Pedestrian alert sounds
Closed August 7, 2023
Other BMW I3 model years
Check your 2021 BMW I3 VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your BMW I3 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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