Model year guide

2019 BMW i3

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2019 BMW i3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2019 BMW i3 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2019 BMW i3 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined113 MPGe

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2019 BMW i3 recalls 1

Hybrid Propulsion System NHTSA Campaign #19V599000 · 14/08/2019

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 i3 BEV, i3 REx, and i8 vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high-voltage electrical power.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EME module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2019 BMW i3 efficiency & running costs

Combined113 MPGe
City124 MPGe
Highway102 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$650
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Electric range153 mi
Charge time (240V)5 hours
Passenger volume84 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,750 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2019 BMW i3 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$3,250
Energy only$3,250
Per mile$0.04

How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2019 BMW i3 trims & engines on record

Trims
Range Extender
Engines
0.6L 2-cyl 170 hp

2019 BMW i3 vehicles on record

Other BMW i3 model years

2019 BMW i3 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 BMW i3 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2019 BMW i3. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2019 BMW i3 get?

The 2019 BMW i3 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 113 MPGe combined (124 city / 102 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.