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Executive Vehicle Verdict

The 2021 BMW i3 has zero owner defect complaints and zero safety recall campaigns recorded in the current AutoUtility NHTSA dataset.

EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning all-electric and 0.6L 2-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 100 MPGe (31 MPG on gasoline) with up to 126 miles of electric driving range. All-electric variants deliver up to 113 MPGe with an estimated range of 153 miles. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 0 official campaigns
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 113 MPGe across 4 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2021 BMW i3?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
i3s 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 124 MPGe 102 MPGe 113 MPGe 153 mi $650 / yr
i3 100% Electric Electric Motor Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 124 MPGe 102 MPGe 113 MPGe 153 mi $650 / yr
i3 with Range Extender Plug-in Hybrid 0.6L 2-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 107 MPGe (30 MPG) 93 MPGe (31 MPG) 100 MPGe (31 MPG) 126 mi EV (200 mi total) $2,450 / yr
i3s with Range Extender Plug-in Hybrid 0.6L 2-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 107 MPGe (30 MPG) 93 MPGe (31 MPG) 100 MPGe (31 MPG) 126 mi EV (200 mi total) $2,450 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2021 BMW i3 provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 153 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2021 BMW i3?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
BEV 5 HB RWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2021 BMW i3 models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2021 BMW i3?

Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
0
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

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Are there open safety recalls on the 2021 BMW i3?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2021 BMW i3.

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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2021 BMW i3

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2021 BMW i3

How many safety recalls does the 2021 BMW i3 have?

AutoUtility's current federal dataset records zero official NHTSA safety recall campaigns for the 2021 BMW i3.

Recall records can change as manufacturers and NHTSA publish or update campaign notices.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2021 BMW i3?

AutoUtility currently records zero consumer defect complaints on file with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) for the 2021 BMW i3.

A zero-complaint record in federal databases reflects submitted owner filings and does not guarantee the absence of mechanical issues.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2021 BMW i3?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2021 BMW i3 in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What is the electric driving range of the 2021 BMW i3?

The all-electric 2021 BMW i3 is EPA-certified for an estimated driving range of 126 to 153 miles per full charge across certified configurations.

Official EPA combined efficiency ratings reach up to 113 MPGe based on standardized dynamometer laboratory testing.

View EPA range, MPGe and energy cost metrics →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.