2020 BMW i3
The Verdict
Worst problem area
No complaints reported
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model-year.
Complaints filed fell from 13 in 2019 to 0 in 2020.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | vs. 2020 similar vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,200 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | |
| Combined MPG | 35 | 31 | 31 | 31 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 36 / 33 | 30 / 31 | 30 / 31 | 30 / 31 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 29 | 22 | 22 | 22 | |
| Complaints filed | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2020 BMW i3 have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2020 BMW i3 get?
EPA rates it 31 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 BMW i3?
EPA estimates $2,500 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Subcompact Cars | 124 MPGe | 102 MPGe | 113 MPGe | $650 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Subcompact Cars | 124 MPGe | 102 MPGe | 113 MPGe | $650 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (A1) | 2 | 0.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity | Subcompact Cars | 30 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,500 | 22 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (A1) | 2 | 0.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity | Subcompact Cars | 30 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,500 | 22 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.