BMW Has Stopped Selling the I3 and is Recalling Every Model
According to a recent report, the BMW i3 fails to meet frontal impact performance standards.
The news first came from InsideEVs, which posted a dealer-provided Q&A confirming the recall affects 30,542 units in the U.S. from model year 2014 to 2018. The issue stems from inconsistent results in a recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test. Specifically, the unbelted small adult rigid barrier test (NHTSA’s 5th percentile female), with the driver seat occupant sustaining loads marginally above the limit.
BMW spokesperson Rebecca Kiehne confirmed to Carscoops that BMW’s compliance testing showed results well below the required limits, but more recent testing has shown inconsistent results.
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Due to the conflicting results, BMW is recalling i3 units produced from 2014 to 2018 and recommends all occupants use their seatbelts and confirms a fix is coming. Kiehne also confirmed a stop-sale order has been issued in the U.S. for the BMW i3 and i3s.
NHTSA’s 5th percentile female are classified as women who are approximately five feet tall and weigh around 110 pounds.
[Source: Carscoops]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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The BMW i3 is an ugly car and I can't understand people who buy them because you buy BMW for performance and the i3 doesn't have performance unless you are satisfied going to the grocery store.
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