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We buy BMW i3s from every year, 2014–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
BMW i3 by year
The i3 is a small car sold from 2014–2020 with engines including 0.6L 2-cyl and Electric. NHTSA lists 16 recalls and 214 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 i3 | 0.6L 2-cyl, Electric | 39–124 | 4 | 54 |
| 2015 i3 | 0.6L 2-cyl, Electric | 39–124 | 3 | 47 |
| 2016 i3 | 0.6L 2-cyl, Electric | 39–124 | 2 | 33 |
| 2017 i3 | 0.6L 2-cyl, Electric | 35–124 | 3 | 53 |
| 2018 i3 | 0.6L 2-cyl, Electric | 35–118 | 3 | 14 |
| 2019 i3 | 0.6L 2-cyl, Electric | 31–113 | 1 | 13 |
| 2020 i3 | 0.6L 2-cyl, Electric | 31–113 | 0 | 0 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common BMW i3 problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your i3, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a BMW i3: questions
How much is a junk BMW i3 worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete i3s with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy BMW i3s that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2014–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which BMW i3 year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2014 i3 (54). Across all years, the most-reported components were steering, structure and power train.
Which BMW i3 year has the most recalls?
The 2014 i3 has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 4. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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