Bmw I3 (94ah) With Range Extender 2018
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2018 BMW I3 (94ah) With Range Extender, manufacturered by Bmw M Gmbh.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Subcompact Cars 5-door/4-door hatchback.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | WBY WBY | Electricity |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 36 - 129 MPG | 33 - 106 MPG | 29 g/mile |
| Hybrid City MPG | Hybrid Highway MPG | Hybrid Charge Time |
| 117 MPG | 101 MPG | 5 Hours |
| EV 120V Charge | EV 240V Charge | Range |
| Unlisted Hours | 5 Hours | 114 Miles |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the top speed of a 2018 BMW I3 (94ah) With Range Extender?
- The 2018 BMW I3 (94ah) With Range Extender has an top speed of 100 MPH.
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What is the range of a 2018 BMW I3 (94ah) With Range Extender?
- The 2018 BMW I3 (94ah) With Range Extender has an EPA estimated range of 114 miles.
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What is the charge time of a 2018 BMW I3 (94ah) With Range Extender?
- The 2018 BMW I3 (94ah) With Range Extender has a full charge time of 5 hours at 240V.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 2018 BMW I3 (94ah) With Range Extender?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 2018 BMW I3 (94ah) With Range Extender can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 2018 BMW I3 (94ah) With Range Extender?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2018 BMW I3 (94ah) With Range Extender is $600.
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Where is the 2018 BMW I3 (94ah) With Range Extender produced?
- The 2018 BMW I3 (94ah) With Range Extender is produced in Leipzig, Germany.
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Are there recalls for the 2018 BMW I3 (94ah) With Range Extender?
- There are 4 recall(s) for the 2018 BMW I3 (94ah) With Range Extender, additional information is below.
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Does the 2018 BMW I3 (94ah) With Range Extender work with Apple Carplay?
- The I3 (94ah) With Range Extender does support Apple Carplay.
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How much horsepower does the 2018 BMW I3 (94ah) With Range Extender have?
- The 2018 BMW I3 (94ah) With Range Extender has 170 horsepower.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 141651 [USA]: A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 140029 [USA]: An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
Recall 126633 [USA]: During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.
Recall 2019190 [Canada]: Electrical
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
Automatic (A1) Rear-Wheel Drive I3 (94ah)
Description Data Combined electricity consumption in kw-hrs/100 miles 28.6352 Transmission Automatic (A1) You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline 6750 Electric motor (kw-hrs) 125 kW AC Induction Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 0.0696 Time to charge an electric vehicle in hours at 240 v 5 City mpg for fuel type 1, 129 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 129.08 City electricity consumption in kw-hrs/100 miles 26.1117 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 118 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 117.7049 Combined electricity consumption in kw-hrs/100 miles 28.6352 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 100 EPA fuel economy score (-1 = not available) 10 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 600 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Electricity Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Electricity EPA ghg score (-1 = not available) 10 Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 106 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 106.26 Highway electricity consumption in kw-hrs/100 miles 31.7194 Vehicle record id 39854 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 15 Model name (carline) I3 (94ah) Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 84 EPA range for fuel type 1 114 EPA city range for fuel type 1 123.8 EPA highway range for fuel type 1 101.9 Transmission Automatic (A1) Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 184.4 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 151.8 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline 6750 Electric motor (kw-hrs) 125 kW AC Induction 3-character manufacturer code BMX Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Thu Jan 18 00:00:00 EST 2018 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Mon Feb 26 00:00:00 EST 2018 Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles) N Automatic (A1) Rear-Wheel Drive I3 (94ah) With Range Extender
Description Data Combined electricity consumption in kw-hrs/100 miles 31.0 Engine cylinders 2 Engine displacement in liters 0.6 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details PHEV Transmission Automatic (A1) You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline 5750 Electric motor (kw-hrs) 125 kW AC Induction Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 1.0458 Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 2 0.0744 Time to charge an electric vehicle in hours at 240 v 5 City mpg for fuel type 1, 36 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 35.8077 City mpg for fuel type 2 117 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 2, 116.774 City electricity consumption in kw-hrs/100 miles 29 EPA city utility factor (share of electricity) for phev 0.895 Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 1 29 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 35 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 34.5356 Combined mpg for fuel type 2 109 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 2, 108.9312 Combined electricity consumption in kw-hrs/100 miles 31.0 EPA combined utility factor (share of electricity) for phev 0.888 Engine cylinders 2 Engine displacement in liters 0.6 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 102 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details PHEV EPA fuel economy score (-1 = not available) 10 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 1900 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 2 ($) 650 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Gas or Electricity Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline EPA ghg score (-1 = not available) 10 Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 33 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 33.0983 Highway mpg for fuel type 2 101 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 2, 100.6679 Highway electricity consumption in kw-hrs/100 miles 33.0 EPA highway utility factor (share of electricity) for phev 0.876 Vehicle record id 39834 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 15 Model name (carline) I3 (94ah) With Range Extender Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 84 EPA city range for fuel type 2 102.48 EPA highway range for fuel type 2 90.24 Transmission Automatic (A1) Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 48.6702 Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 2 166.8199 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 47.1695 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline 5750 Fuel type 2. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the alternative fuel (e.g. e85, electricity, cng, lpg). for single fuel vehicles, this field is not used Electricity EPA range for fuel type 2 97 Electric motor (kw-hrs) 125 kW AC Induction 3-character manufacturer code BMX Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Thu Jan 11 00:00:00 EST 2018 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Fri Mar 25 00:00:00 EDT 2022 Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles) Y EPA composite gasoline-electricity city mpge for plug-in hybrid vehicles 94 EPA composite gasoline-electricity highway mpge for plug-in hybrid vehicles 80 EPA composite gasoline-electricity combined city-highway mpge for plug-in hybrid vehicles) 87
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- B010524 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: For this vehicle, the 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 in-service date. This coverage is subject to
- B611305 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The 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 ho
- B840922 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an ims configuration.
- SIB651312 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The 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 n
- B170121 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
- B012021 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: For 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.
- B651312 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): The 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 n
- B640621 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL: Different air temperatures are felt from left to right out of the front fresh air grilles (air vents).
- B640621 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Different 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 a
- B840121 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Telematics 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 provide
- B610621 - EQUIPMENT: Delivery stop: charging cable (non-turbocord version): bmw ag has issued a delivery stop (effective may 3, 2021) on a small number of model year 2021 bmw i3 vehicles that were produced between march 1, 2021 and april 26, 2021. The vehicle
- B612016 - HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: The vehicle may exhibit any of the following at very low state of charge (soc) ? Less than 8%: - power loss or high voltage system shutdown while running range extender (rex). - inconsistent performance of the rex. - high voltage system
- B321119 - AIR BAGS: Steering assistance sporadic reduction: the driver notices a reduction of steering assistance sporadically while in certain driving situations. Steering control is never lost when the reduction of assistance occurs.
- B010321 - LANE DEPARTURE: I3 rex front (upstream) oxygen sensor: if a vehicle listed above arrives with engine malfunction indicator (check engine) warning light on, performing a vehicle test.
- B321119 - STEERING: ?Sporadic reduction of steering assistance: the driver notices a reduction of steering assistance sporadically while in certain driving situations. Steering control is never lost when the reduction of assistance occurs.
- B011220 - TIRES: Bmw maintenance booklet and oem tire manufacturers' warranties: in efforts to provide a digital experience to our customers, bmw of north america, llc (bmw na) is proud to announce a digital version of both the bmw maintenance booklet and b
- B612315 - EQUIPMENT: Low washer fluid warning light is illuminated when the washer fluid tank is full: low washer fluid warning light is illuminated when the washer fluid tank is full.There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid level switch.
- B512420 - VISIBILITY: Service action - renew interior mirror holder: the bonding of the interior mirror holder was not performed correctly. Incorrect bonding during production.
- B512420 - VISIBILITY: Service action - renew interior mirror holder: the bonding of the interior mirror holder was not performed correctly. Incorrect bonding during production.
- B611820 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bmw turbocord portable ev 120 v/240 v charger: the bmw-approved accessory turbocord electric vehicle (ev) charger will not charge the vehicle.
- B512420 - VISIBILITY: Service action - renew interior mirror holder: the bonding of the interior mirror holder was not performed correctly. Incorrect bonding during production.
- B120920 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: I01 rex misfires at high altitudes using winter-blend fuel: the check engine light (mil) is displayed, and in some cases the range extender (rex) engine will run rough for about 1 to 2 seconds during cold start.
- B650709 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Navigation system - reporting missing or incorrect roadmap data: do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle. Roads can change by up to 15% every year. To ensure the best navigation experience, we do everything in our power to creat
- B340517 - WHEELS: Ticking noise while cornering without the brakes applied: ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving.
- B610520 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Ccm displayed "increased battery drain" caused by controller: a yellow ccm (check control message) id 415 is displayed- "increased battery drain! // battery. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" the resul
- B511815 - SEAT BELTS: A check control message is displayed for the tailgate lock open: a check control message is displayed indicating that the tailgate is open even though it is mechanically closed. Faulty tailgate lock or incorrect adjustment.
- B130420 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Tank ventilation and mixture control faults stored in the dme: the engine malfunction warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the dme. All models: fc 191c02 - fuel tank ventilation system 2nd discharge p
- B840214 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information: this service information bulletin (revision 7) replaces si b84 02 14 dated may 2019. Connecteddrive/bmw assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This service informatio
- B652214 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Automated activation of navigation system during pdi/qc1: this service information bulletin (revision 2) replaces si b65 22 14 dated october 2015. The initial nav enabling code no longer needs to be pre-ordered through the parts department!
- B650720 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Vehicle sound generator is different and louder after programming: vehicles sound is different and louder after programming to an integration level (i-level) between i001-1911-500 and i001-19-11-556. Software in the vehicle sound generator
- B640120 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: Air conditioning does not cool: the air conditioning no longer cools the vehicle. A vehicle test reveals one or both of the following faults stored in the ihx_i1 control module: 801295 - heat pump pressure-temperature sensor 2 after air con
- B610920 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Check control messages for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction: multiple check control messages (ccm) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. The customer may also complain about any of the following: en
- B610520 - ENGINE (PWS): Ccm displayed "increased battery drain" caused by controller: this service information bulletin (revision 1) replaces si b61 05 20 dated february 2020. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" the results of
- B513016 - AIR BAGS: Tailgate unintentionally opens: this service information bulletin (revision 4) replaces si b51 30 16 dated march 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion usually after stopp
- B340517 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: Ticking noise while cornering without the brakes applied: this service information bulletin (revision 3) replaces si b34 05 17 dated september 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at
- B321119 - AIR BAGS: Sporadic reduction of steering assistance: this service information bulletin (revision 1) replaces si b32 11 19 dated october 2019. The driver notices a reduction of steering assistance sporadically while in certain driving situations. Stee
- B720220 - SEAT BELTS: Safety belt warning gong sounds after unbuckling while vehicle is stationary. After a vehicle has been programmed to an i-level greater than 19-11-5xx and lower than i-level 20-03-530; the safety belt (aka seat belt) acoustic warning sounds
- B610520 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Ccm displayed "increased battery drain" caused by controller. A yellow ccm (check control message) id 415 is displayed- "increased battery drain! // battery. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" the resul
- B320214 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Power-assisted steering intermittently not available at engine start-up: this service information bulletin (revision 1) replaces si b32 02 14 dated november 2016. The power-assisted steering is unavailable at start up/drive readiness. No co
- B611617 - EQUIPMENT: Charging socket emergency release damaged: the tensioning strap of the emergency charging socket release has been damaged. Charging socket emergency release (2). Possible reasons for damage to the emergency release tensioning strap are: exc
- B610815 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: High-voltage charging cable lock malfunction: one of the following situations can occur: the vehicle cannot be charged via the high-voltage charging procedure. The indicator light on the charging socket lights up white and does not change c
- B612315 - EQUIPMENT: Low washer fluid warning light is illuminated when the washer fluid tank is full : the low washer fluid warning is illuminated even though the washer fluid reservoir is full. There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid lev
- B513819 - VISIBILITY: Power windows inoperative. The power windows won't operate in any direction. Cause possible faulty window motor.
- B513319 - VISIBILITY: Service action: inspect rear window. The rear window may be improperly bonded in the area shown above (red arrow), which could allow water to enter the luggage compartment. During production, a small section of the adhesive for the rear win
- B321119 - STEERING: Sporadic reduction of steering assistance. The driver notices a reduction of steering assistance sporadically while in certain driving situations. Steering control is never lost when the reduction of assistance occurs.
- B651419 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Head unit nbt evo (hu-h2) programming abort: the cid screen may light up blue. When this occurs a battery reset is not successful in restoring head unit operation software error in the bootloader file (btld) of the head unit.
- B651519 - EQUIPMENT: Security improvements for connecteddrive. Security patches for non-safety critical vulnerabilities in bmw head units entry nav entry media nbt and nbt evo.
- B511919 - STRUCTURE: Squeaking noise when operating the side windows: a squeaking noise is heard when operating either side window. Interference between the side window glass and the b-pillar seal.
- B651419 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Head unit nbt evo (hu-h2) programming abort. During programming several aborts can occur in the head unit nbt evo (hu-h2).
- B640419 - EQUIPMENT: Intermittently the vehicle has no heater output.
- B340719 - BRAKES (PWS): Ccm brake system: press pedal harder for usual braking power. Drive with caution to nearest authorized bmw service workshop lights up. (check control message id24) the fault usually only occurs at very low temperatures and in rainy regions.
- B840719 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Bluetooth connection is lost during a phone call. During an active call the call audio autonomously switches from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone.
- B840311 - EQUIPMENT: Telematics control unit activation via dcsnet for bmw assist.
- B840214 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Information new information provided by this revision is preceded by this symbol. This service information bulletin replaces si b84 02 14 dated september 2018.
- B610619 - EQUIPMENT: High voltage diagnostic specialist training and equipment strategy. Information the st1821 high voltage diagnostic specialist certification (hvs) is the next step in the e-mobility service strategy for bmw technicians.
- B121219 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The electrical machine electronics (eme) printed circuit board (pcb) may not have been produced to specifications. In the event that the eme detects this condition it will shut down high-voltage electrical power. A shut down of high-voltage
- B612315 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: The low washer fluid warning light is illuminated when the washer fluid tank is full this service information bulletin supersedes si b61 23 15 dated april 2016.
- B511619 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS: Outer door handle loose. One or both front outer door handles are loose. Improper tightening torque during vehicle production.
- B640419 - EQUIPMENT: Intermittent heater output. Intermittently the vehicle has no heater output.
- B612315 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: The low washer fluid warning light is illuminated when the washer fluid tank is full this service information bulletin supersedes si b61 23 15 dated april 2016.
- B511619 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH: Outer door handle loose. One or both front outer door handles are loose. Improper tightening torque during vehicle production.
- B640419 - EQUIPMENT: Intermittent heater output. Intermittently the vehicle has no heater output.
- B840219 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Phone call audio autonomously switch from vehicle to phone. During an active phone call the call audio autonomously switches from the vehicle hands-free system to the phone.
- B611918 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Standard occasional use cable charging complaint troubleshooting this service information bulletin supersedes si b61 19 18 dated november 2018.
- B540219 - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY: Rattle noise in sunroof at high temperatures. A rattle noise may be heard from the sunroof area with ambient temperatures above 80°f with the sunroof glass in the vented position.
- B651218 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Airbag indicator light remains on after seat occupancy mat replacement. The airbag indicator light illuminates after replacing the cis (capacitive interior sensing) mat.
- B160318 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES: Service action: replace the fuel tank pressuretemperature sensor. The internal sealing of the fuel tank pressure-temperature sensor may fail.
- B611918 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Standard occasional use cable - charging complaint troubleshooting.
- B641318 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Insufficent air coming from vents. Air quantity from vents does not chance with blower speed.
- B621118 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Black spot in the central information. This service information bulletin replaces si b62 11 18 dated january 2019. Whats new: ? Warranty section - programming information added. A small black spot remains on the central information displa
- B641016 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Knocking noise from rf wheel area when a/c is activated. A knocking noise is heard when entering drive readiness or after driving a short distance with the air conditioning activated. This only affects vehicles with a heat pump (option code
- B613814 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Drivetrain malfunction (ccm 794) with isolation faults. The drivetrain malfunction check control message (ccm 794) is displayed, either while driving or when starting up. The following faults are stored in the vehicle: eme: 22280f and/or 22
- B611216 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Dc charging - customer focused diagnosis. Diagnosing dc charging complaints requires a precise problem description from the customer, as well as thorough vehicle-side work to find a reliable root cause. Because of the sporadic nature of maj
- B610816 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: "dc/dc converter does not supply sufficient 12v power. Customer probably has a ccm stating ""battery is not charged"" (ccm-id: 213) is displayed. Customer may report a variety of other issues: erratic kombi behavior malfunction of any devic
- B610416 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: "si b61 04 16 general electrical june 2016 technical service eme fault code 222c02 following replacement or programming- diagnosis. Programming, (e.G. Following replacement), can cause eme fault code ""222c02 - electronic immobilizer prote
- B220116 - EQUIPMENT: Service action: replace the motor mount screws. A sudden loss of traction while accelerating sharply may damage the engine mounts.
- B840314 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Bluetooth connection failures. There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: apple iphones samsung s6 and the s6 edge. Connectivity failure examples are: call disconnection - call is transferred back to the handset. In
- B660916 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL: """collision warning failed"" or ""pedestrian warning failed"" ccm display. While driving, a check control message (ccm) is displayed advising of the following: front collision warning failed pedestrian detection failed the following fault
- B611116 - EQUIPMENT: The charging cable does not release from the charging socket after charging. The charging cable does not release from the charging socket after charging. High voltage charging socket housing tolerance prevents the lock actuator pin from me
- B540116 - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY: "this service information bulletin supersedes si 54 01 16 dated february 2016. A delivery stop has been issued on i3 bev vehicles produced from december 09, 2015 to january 22, 2016. Vehicles are equipped with a sunroof as part of the shado
- B220415 - EQUIPMENT: Engine and gearbox suspension. Technical service his service information bulletin supersedes si b22 01 15 dated february 2016. A sudden loss of traction while accelerating sharply may damage the engine mounts.
- B122715 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: This service information bulletin supersedes si b12 27 15 dated november 2015 subject service engine soon (mil) - ihka fc 801375 & 8013a3. The service engine soon light (mil) is currently or intermittently illuminated in the instrument clus
- BMWFEB1416 - STRUCTURE: "a delivery stop has been issued on i01 (i3 battery electric vehicle) produced from december 09, 2015 to january 22, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with a sunroof as part of the shadow sport limited edition. The sunroof may not be prope
- B840314 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Si b84 03 14 february 2016 communication systems technical service this service information bulletin supersedes si b84 03 14 dated october 2014. Subject bluetooth connection failures. There are various connectivity failures with the followi
- B650216 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Subject audio system speaker testing. For audio system speaker testing there is a ned (non electrical diagnosis) test plan available. Cause we previously recommended use of the audio test cd (atc) from bmw. This cd has been discontinued.
- B540116 - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY: Delivery stop: sunroof. Possible leak.
- B220415 - ENGINE (PWS): A sudden loss of traction while accelerating sharply may damage the engine mounts.
- B220115 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This service information bulletin supersedes si b22 01 15 dated november 2015. Designates changes to this revision subject left side engine mount broken. The left side motor mount or motor mount support has failed. As a result, the electric
- B180116 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Subject correct installation of w20 catalytic converter. Metallic noise from rear of vehicle equipped with a range extender. Improperly installed decoupling element allows contact with the heat shield. This may have been the result of a mi
- B121215 - ENGINE (PWS): Si b12 12 15 engine electrical systems february 2016 technical service this service information bulletin supersedes si b12 12 15 dated february 2016. Subject service engine soon (mil): eme fc cf948c. The service engine soon light (mil) is
- B650709 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Whistling noise coming from the center vent - a/c is off . A very high pitched whistling or beeping noise is heard coming from the center vents. The flow of refrigerant through the expansion valve at certain temperature differentials.
- B620216 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: ? Vehicles which have had the kombi (instrument cluster) replaced may display incorrect cbs (condition based service) data after programming.
- B360414 - WHEELS: Si b36 04 14 wheels and tires january 2016 technical service. This service information bulletin supersedes si 36 04 14 dated september 2014. Subject: rolling tire noise . Information: you will find that driving an i3 is very similar to dri
- B612916 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: ?Mil lamp illuminated due to an internal fault in the eme. Replace eme.
- B122916 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : ?Service engine soon (mil) light comes on. Replace oxygen sensor before catalytic converter and injectors.
- B320415 - EQUIPMENT: Steering wheel rubs/brushes against the steering column trim. When the steering wheel is moved, it rubs/brushes against the steering column trim. Cause rear steering wheel trim.
- B320315 - EQUIPMENT: Noises when turning the steering wheel. There are squeaking noises from the steering spindle when the steering wheel is turned. The steering spindle sleeve's plastic bearing is insufficiently lubricated or not lubricated at all.
- B660118 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: "?Remote key will not open or start vehicle. Remote key battery in service significantly less (under a year) than expected two-year life-span. Remote key will not: * open/close vehicle door locks * start engine (except when held directly a
- B840616 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: ?Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account. Bmw online/bmw connecteddrive not functional. Vehicle and service cockpit have different icc-id's (integrated circuit card identifier).
- B840214 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: ?Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information. Connecteddrive/bmw assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This service information bulletin is being published because vehicles are down for an extended period of t
- B641118 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Stationary climate control not working after high voltage charging. After the high voltage (hv) charging procedure, the stationary climate control (aka preconditioning) does not work. This is part of the normal design. There is no fault or
- B611018 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The display goes black, the engine can be switched off only via the emergency-off.. * on board computer and navigation system goes black or resets. * the engine can only be switched off by pressing the start/stop button three times (emergen
- B160318 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Service action. Replace the fuel tank pressuretemperature sensor. The internal sealing of the fuel tank pressure-temperature sensor may fail. As a result, the sensor may read an incorrect value and set a fault code for the fuel tank evapora
- B650915 - EQUIPMENT: Si b65 09 15 november 2016 audio, navigation, monitors, alarms,srs technical service nbt head unit high (hu-h) resets intermittently or permanently. The head unit-high (hu-h) resets intermittently or permanently. 1. The display is inoperati
- B621117 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Instrument cluster hazes over. Customer notices a gray haze (shown below) on the instrument cluster face after: instrument cluster was cleaned with a microfiber cloth. A film is removed from instrument cluster face after repair. Excessive
- B611915 - STEERING: Grating or scraping noise when turning steering wheel. There is a grating or scraping noise when the steering wheel is turned. The noise comes from the steering column switch cluster (szl), coil spring or steering wheel. When the steering w
- B122916 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Service engine soon (mil) - rdme fc 124301/124302. Malfunction indicator light illuminated. Fuel-air mixture error codes in the range extender digital motor electronics (rdme). Possible hardware defect of: the oxygen sensor before catalyti
- B840214 - EQUIPMENT: Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information this service information bulletin replaces si b84 02 14 dated july 2014 what's new: model - removed models which no longer support bmw assist functionality and added new models. Proce
- B640718 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Stationary climate control not possible when set for departure time between 0:00 and 0:30 time range: the programmed stationary climate control ventilation function does not switch on when the departure time is set between 0:00 and 0:30 tim
- B611018 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: The display goes black, vehicle doesnt start again after switching the engine off.: on board computer and navigation system goes black or resets.
- B610518 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Service action: kle - convenience charging electronics i01 rex: obd relevant diagnoses of the kle (convenience charging electronics) cannot be processed correctly because of a data transmission error in the eme (electrical machine electroni
- B840918 - EQUIPMENT: Phone contacts: headunit basic 2 sorting order: improper sorting of phone contacts, in the on-board computer or in the central information display (cid), upon connecting to the vehicle:
- B840214 - EQUIPMENT: Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information: connecteddrive/bmw assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
- B651316 - EQUIPMENT: Component protection active. Head units cannot be swapped between vehicles for testing.: if either the head unit (nbt-evo or entry-nav-evo) or the body domain controller (bdc) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head un
- B650709 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
- B611116 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: The charging cable does not release from the charging socket after charging: the charging cable does not release from the charging socket after charging.
- B840818 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Head unit high 2 reset while bluetooth is connected: the following event may cause an unexpected reset of the head unit high 2 (nbt evo) when:
- B840616 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account: bmw online/bmw connecteddrive not functional.
- B650709 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
- B610518 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Service action: kle - convenience charging electronics i01 rex: obd relevant diagnoses of the kle (convenience charging electronics) cannot be processed correctly because of a data transmission error in the eme (electrical machine electroni
- B840314 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Bluetooth connection failures: there are various connectivity failures with the following devices: apple iphones: samsung s6 and the s6 edge.
- B660118 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Remote key will not open or start vehicle: remote key battery in service significantly less (under a year) than expected two-year life-span.
- B650318 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: No audio playback after replacing the head unit high 2 (hu-h2): after replacing the head unit high (hu-h2) and performing ista4 programming, there is no audio playback.
- B513016 - STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE : Tailgate unintentionally opens: trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
- B120118 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL: Eme faults cannot be read in ista: while diagnosing faults with in the eme, no fault details will appear and no relevant test plans will be linked.
- B840818 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Head unit high 2 reset while bluetooth is connected: the following event may cause an unexpected reset of the head unit high 2 (nbt evo) when:
- B840718 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Iphone: call list missing after restart: the call list from iphone 8 or iphone x, that is displayed, is missing after cycling the ignition.
- B660918 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Check control states remote key is missing when the key is located in the vehicle: only affects vehicles that have been programmed with ista 4.10.1x and i-level 18-03-511 or 18-03-576
- B651316 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Nbt-evo head unit cannot be swapped between vehicles for testing: if either the nbt-evo head unit or body domain controller (bdc) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head unit nbt-evo to enter a locked mode once it reco
- B621215 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Instrument cluster outside temperature display implausible: in the instrument cluster (kombi) display you may observe an implausible outside temperature reading.
- B641316 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: A/c failure: fc 801252 electric a/c compressor: internal fault detected: air conditioning (a/c) failure with ihka fault code "801252 - electric a/c compressor: internal fault detected".
- B630516 - LIGHTING (PWS): Headlight assemblies have visible internal moisture/condensation: water on the inside (a) or misting (b) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside.
- B612116 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Service action: programming control units (range): the actual range can be inaccurate in relation to the state of charge of the high-voltage battery.
- B612016 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Power loss at very low soc of hv battery: the vehicle may exhibit any of the following at very low state of charge (soc) less than 8%:
- B610815 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES: High-voltage charging cable lock malfunction: the vehicle cannot be charged via the high-voltage charging procedure. The indicator light on the charging socket lights up white and does not change colors. The high-voltage charging cable cann
- B610418 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Eme sets fault code 222931 or low cost charging not functional after programming: fault code "222931 charge management function: settings not calibrated" is stored in the electrical machine electronics (eme), and/or "low cost charging" is
- B513016 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK: Tailgate unintentionally opens: trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
- B310118 - STEERING: Noise from front axle when steering: chattering or squeaking noise is heard (refer to attached video https://tinyurl.Com/y9kwrucl ) from the front axle under the following steering conditions:
- B840618 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: Connecteddrive-remote services do not function: remote services (such as locking and unlocking the car, vehicle location by honking the horn, flashing the lights or on the map in the bmw connected app) do not function after vehicle has been
- B651316 - EQUIPMENT: Nbt-evo head unit cannot be swapped between vehicles for testing. 'component protection active': if either the nbt-evo head unit or body domain controller (bdc) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head unit nbt-evo to e
Known Recall Investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds investigation # DP22005
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 have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.The petitioner asserts that hybrid and electric vehicles to which the standard does not apply should be found to contain a safety defect. In support of the petition, the petitioner includes findings contained in a bill introduced in the house of representatives in 2009, the pedestrian safety enhancement act of 2009, h.R. 734, 111th cong. (2009). A related bill, the pedestrian safety enhancement act of 2010, became law in january 2011 (pub. L. 111-373). The petitioner requests that nhtsa require all electric and hybrid vehicles comply with fmvss 141, regardless of production date.The defect petition has been opened to evaluate the issue and determine whether to grant or deny the petition.The associated product list is not exhaustive and may contain vehicles that are equipped with pedestrian alert sounds.
NHTSA decoded information from VIN
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| ABS | Standard |
| Active Safety Sys Note | Park Distance Control, Rear: Standard; Park Distance Control, Front and Rear: Optional; Dynamic Stability Control |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional |
| Air Bag Loc Curtain | 1st & 2nd Rows |
| Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver & Passenger) |
| Air Bag Loc Knee | 1st Row (Driver & Passenger) |
| Air Bag Loc Side | 1st Row (Driver & Passenger) |
| Auto Reverse System | Standard |
| Automatic Pedestrian Alerting Sound | Standard |
| Axles | 2 |
| Base Price | 47650 |
| Body Class | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback |
| CAN_AACN | Standard |
| Daytime Running Light | Standard |
| Doors | 5 |
| Dynamic Brake Support | Standard |
| ESC | Standard |
| Electrification Level | BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) |
| EngineHP | 170 |
| EngineKW | 126.7690 |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Type Primary | Electric |
| Keyless Ignition | Standard |
| Make | BMW |
| MakeID | 452 |
| Manufacturer | BMW M GMBH |
| Manufacturer Id | 967 |
| Model | i3 |
| ModelID | 2178 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| NCSA Body Type | 5-door/4-door hatchback |
| NCSA Make | BMW |
| NCSA Model | i3 |
| Other Restraint System Info | Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger. |
| Plant City | LEIPZIG |
| Plant Country | GERMANY |
| Pretensioner | Yes |
| Rear Visibility System | Standard |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| Seat Rows | 2 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching | Standard |
| Steering Location | Left Hand Drive (LHD) |
| TPMS | Direct |
| Top SpeedMPH | 100 |
| Traction Control | Standard |
| Transmission Speeds | 1 |
| Transmission Style | Automatic |
| Trim | i3 BEV S |
| VIN | WBY7Z6C53JVB88923 |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Wheel Base Short | 101.20 |
| Wheel Size Front | 20 |
| Wheel Size Rear | 20 |
| Wheels | 4 |
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20210111 |
Cruise control deactivates for no reason causing sudden deceleration. Occurs randomlyn during city and highway driving. This has been happening for months. Bmw dealer has recibrated the sensor and updated the software. No improvement.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20210110 |
Cruise control deactivates for no reason causing sudden deceleration. Occurs randomlyn during city and highway driving. This has been happening for months. Bmw dealer has recibrated the sensor and updated the software. No improvement.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20201022 |
I came out of the public garage where i charged my 2018 bmw i3's at a charge point station for a little less than 4 hours (about 47 miles range), and suddenly when stopped at a red light, a big red error message came up on the dashboard (drivetrain something....) and the car stopped. I tried to restart it a few times and eventually it started again and allowed me to go back home. I read a few things online confirming that there is no warning message and that the car can just stop like that and i'm very concerned that it happen on a freeway when driving with my kids in it. This is not safe!!!
| No | No | N | None | None | 20201021 |
I came out of the public garage where i charged my 2018 bmw i3's at a charge point station for a little less than 4 hours (about 47 miles range), and suddenly when stopped at a red light, a big red error message came up on the dashboard (drivetrain something....) and the car stopped. I tried to restart it a few times and eventually it started again and allowed me to go back home. I read a few things online confirming that there is no warning message and that the car can just stop like that and i'm very concerned that it happen on a freeway when driving with my kids in it. This is not safe!!!
| No | No | Y | None | None | 20200506 |
Tl* the contact leased a 2018 bmw i3 equipped with bridgestone tires, tire line: ecopia, size: 175/55/r20, dot number: (not available). The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 to 65 mph the passenger's side rear tire sustained a blowout. The contact moved the vehicle onto the road shoulder and had the vehicle towed to a tire repair facility. The driver's and passenger's side rear tire were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the driver's and passenger's side front tires were previously replaced also due to blowouts. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 26,000. The vin was invalid.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20190724 |
It's my 7th month driving brand new 2018 i3 bev. After got off the work today, the july 25th, 2019, the car started pulling to the left. I had no problem i thought i had a flat so i checked the tire pressure monitor and it was just fine. I realized that the steering wheel got heavier than usual and quite difficult to turn. It wouldn't stay center but kept moving to the left while being really heavy. Even on the flat pavement. I checked online and there are a lot of people complaining about this very issue with i3. Most of them said turning the car off and turn it back on usually fixes the problem but it's not always the case. Drivers with the same issue also say that it's a software problem as the i3's steering wheel is completely assisted by electrical motor, not a conventional way of how power steering wheel is operated. I feel disconcerted as this is directly related to the operation of the vehicle and safety. Some claimed that software upgrade may fix the problem but i feel strongly that bmw should step up and proactively fix the issue! This is dangerous!
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBY7Z8C58JVB86919 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z6C53JVB88923 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z8C54JVB86853 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z8C51JVB87586 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z8C5XJVB86808 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z2C5XJVB88510 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z2C53JVE61884 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z4C55JVD96449 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z4C58JVC34427 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z4C51JVD96559 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z8C58JVB86726 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z2C58JVB88750 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z8C54JVB86920 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z8C53JVB87184 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z4C55JVD96466 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z4C5XJVD95281 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z8C52JVB87323 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z2C56JVE65086 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z4C53JVD96997 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z2C56JVE64861 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z4C58JVD96252 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z4C58JVD96512 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z6C58JVB96791 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |
| WBY7Z4C59JVD96924 | 2018 | i3 | LEIPZIG , GERMANY |