2020 BMW I3
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 BMW I3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 93 on record.
2020 BMW I3 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2020 BMW I3 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2020 BMW I3.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. 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.
2020 BMW I3 efficiency & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2020 BMW I3 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
Pedestrian alert sounds Closed
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 pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that…
NHTSA #DP22005 · Electrical System · opened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 40
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 40.
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 able to reactivate the TCB2. Due to this issue, Remote Services will not function in the veh…
Bulletin B840326 · Electrical System · Jul 2026The 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 original first in-service / delivery date.
Bulletin B010525 · Engine · May 2026The 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 battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdi…
Bulletin B611305 · Electrical System · Jan 2024Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration.
Bulletin B840922 · Equipment · Sep 2022The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded t…
Bulletin SIB651312 · Electrical System · May 2022For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Fuel Injectors to: 15 years/150,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date.
Bulletin B012021 · Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Other · Nov 2021The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded t…
Bulletin B651312 · Equipment · Sep 2021Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).
Bulletin B640621 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2021Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vent). The following fault code is saved in the IHKA (integrated automatic heating/air conditioning system) control unit: 801189 - Engine mixed air right: Initializa…
Bulletin B640621 · Equipment · Jul 2021TELEMATICS UNIT DEACTIVATION DUE TO 3G CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY DISCONTINUATION: The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting February…
Bulletin B840121 · Equipment · May 2021Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the I3 BEV RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2020 BMW I3. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Label
Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: This error does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: Thi…
Transport Canada #2024544 · Aug 2024Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the BMW I3
BMW i3 may refer to:BMW i3 (NA0), an electric car produced since 2026, based on the Neue Klasse platform BMW i3, an electric car produced between 2022 and 2026 for the Chinese market, based on the BMW 3 Series (G20) BMW i3 (hatchback), an electric car produced between 2013 and 2022 with battery electric and range extender electric powertrain options
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2020 BMW I3 vehicles on record
2020 BMW I3WBY8P6C06L7F80655
2020 BMW I3WBY8P210507G17377
2020 BMW I3WBY8P210107G19403
2020 BMW I3WBY8P210607F80694
2020 BMW I3WBY8P210907G05247
2020 BMW I3WBY8P4C06L7F85987
2020 BMW I3WBY8P210607G05223
2020 BMW I3WBY8P210107G42650
2020 BMW I3WBY8P210207F71474
2020 BMW I3WBY8P210907H51342
2020 BMW I3WBY8P2108L7G51043
2020 BMW I3WBY8P2102L7F75562
2020 BMW I3WBY8P210907F69544
2020 BMW I3WBY8P2C08M7H36379
2020 BMW I3WBY8P210707F92949
2020 BMW I3WBY8P210607F89489
2020 BMW I3WBY8P210307F89515
2020 BMW I3WBY8P210X07F89494
2020 BMW I3WBY8P210807F86058
2020 BMW I3WBY8P210X07F99734
2020 BMW I3WBY8P210X07F89480
2020 BMW I3WBY8P210107F89528
2020 BMW I3WBY8P210007G05251
2020 BMW I3WBY8P210907F89518