BMW Recalls 2014-2017 i3 REx Vehicles for Fuel Vapor Leak Risk
BMW is recalling 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid vehicles because a fuel tank vent line may rub against a battery cable, causing a fuel vapor leak that increases fire risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel system defect that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire hazards.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the fuel tank vent line may rub against the ribbed wire protection sleeve of the battery positive (B+) cable. This friction can create a hole in the vent line, resulting in a fuel vapor leak.
A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. The recall covers 19,130 vehicles in the United States.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vent line, replace it as necessary, and install a clip to prevent chafing, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW I3
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Fuel System
- Affected units
- 19,130
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- I3
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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