2017 BMW i3

Specs

Efficiency

124 MPGe · 27 kWh/100 mi

Usable battery

37.9 kWh

Charge port

CCS1

Max AC (Level 2)

7.4 kW

Heat pump

No

Battery warranty

8 yr / 100,000 mi

Original MSRP from

$44,450

Apple CarPlay

Not yet checked

Android Auto

Not yet checked

Specs shown are for the longest-range version; Versions compares the others. Source

Charge times estimate

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Charging networks

Last verified November 1, 2026. Station counts are DC fast sites within 25 mi. Connectors and adapters explained · Map chargers for this car

Recalls 3

• Air Bags: Frontal 17V720000 · Nov 2017

  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."

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

  Fix: 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.

• Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 17V088000 · Feb 2017

  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.

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

  Fix: 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.

• Air Bags 16V914000 · Dec 2016

  BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.

  Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

These are recalls for the model year. To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

53 complaints filed with NHTSA. Top systems named:

• Structure 12
• Unknown Or Other 12
• Steering 11
• Electrical System 8
• Power Train 6

Versions

How the versions of the 2017 i3 differ. Range and efficiency are EPA figures; battery and charging are our curated specs where we have them.