The 2020 BMW i3 is a small car that came with a choice of 0.6L 2-cyl and Electric engines. Even at 6 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Subcompact Cars |
|---|---|
| Engines | 0.6L 2-cyl, Electric |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1) |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Electricity, Premium Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 30–124 city / 31–102 highway / 31–113 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650–$2,650 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 22 grams per mile |
| EPA fuel economy score | 10 out of 10 |
| EPA greenhouse gas score | 10 out of 10 |
| Versions tested by EPA | 4 configurations: i3, i3s, i3 with Range Extender, i3s with Range Extender |
| Age | 6 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020 BMW i3. You can confirm with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Manufacturers have filed 40 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2020 BMW i3. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
1 of them is a warranty extension. Warranty extensions mean the manufacturer agreed to cover a specific repair beyond the normal warranty. They rarely still apply to a car this age, but they point to known weak spots.
Once the Telematics Module (TCB2) enters sleep mode, a BMW Data Services trigger for Remote Services(remote engine start, lock/unlock/climate conditioning) will not be ab
The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the or
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the ba
Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2020 BMW i3.
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NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pe
It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.
Yes. We buy 2020 i3s that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Data retrieved October 2026.
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