10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 9,716 miles
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The contact owns a 2015 BMW I3. The contact stated that the vehicle charging port overheated while charging and melted. The vehicle was taken to BMW of rochester hills, 45550 dequindre rd, shelby charter twp, mi 48317, and was diagnosed but the contact was not aware what was the diagnostic. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fee. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The VIN was not available.
- Richmond, MI, USA
2015 BMW I3. Consumer writes in regards to range extender safety recall. Consumer sent additional correspondence. The consumer stated the vehicle has had multiple recalls and 2 lightweight tires that have ruptured easily. Updated 11/15/2017 the consumer stated the battery in the vehicle would rapidly lose it's charge. The consumer was advised the vehicle was operating as designed.
- Santa Clara, CA, USA
I turned on the car, opened the gate and put the car in reverse. I pressed the gas peddle lightly and the car flew out of the driveway, hit the gate, flew out into the street and hit a parked car. During this time, the car brakes never worked. It was as if the gas peddle was stuck and the brakes did not work to stop the car.
- Valley Village, CA, USA
The charging cable won't unlock from the car because of a bad actuator and software bug, and the fuel pressure sensor for the range extender failed due to corrosion. Both are known problems. BMW has redesigned the parts, but does not make the repair before selling the cars. It is broken for the second time in a month for defects that should have been corrected before the vehicle was delivered. These cars should be recalled and all issues should be corrected.
- Tukwila, WA, USA
- Trujillo Alto, PR, USA