NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 BMW I3 BEV Safety Record
The 2021 BMW I3 BEV has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 BMW I3 BEV, so it carries no Safety Index and no star ratings from the federal program. What the record does show is a Clean burden band, zero recalls on file for this model year, and zero owner complaints submitted to NHTSA. That picture is drawn entirely from the recall and complaint record, not from any crash-test performance, and the absence of a test score should not be read as a statement either way about crash safety.
The 2021 BMW I3 BEV was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls and a Clean burden band in the NHTSA federal safety database.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 BMW I3 BEV?
The 2021 BMW I3 BEV sits in the Clean burden band, the result of a recall count of zero and a complaint count of zero in the NHTSA database for this specific model year. No recall campaigns mean no federally identified defect remedies are outstanding, and the absence of any filed owner complaints means the Safety Desk has no reported component patterns to flag, even as unverified allegations. That combination places this year at the quietest end of the federal paper trail. It is worth noting that the Clean band describes the administrative record only and carries no implication about how the vehicle would perform in a crash, since NHTSA has not conducted that test for this year. No tested sibling years are on file to offer any navigational comparison within the I3 BEV line.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 BMW I3 BEV have any recalls?
The 2021 BMW I3 BEV has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for this model year. There are no components flagged, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive notices associated with this year in the federal database.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 BMW I3 BEV?
NHTSA shows zero owner complaints submitted for the 2021 BMW I3 BEV. There are no reported component categories, no alleged crashes, no alleged fires, no alleged injuries, and no alleged deaths on record. Because no complaints exist, there is nothing to characterize as an unverified allegation at this time.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 BMW I3 BEV?
Any used example of the 2021 BMW I3 BEV should have its specific VIN checked against the NHTSA recall database at nhtsa.gov before purchase. A model-year recall count of zero does not guarantee that a particular vehicle has no open remedy, since recall completion rates vary by individual unit.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2021 BMW I3 BEV, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index exist for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2021 model year, meaning no federally identified defect remedies are associated with this year in the NHTSA database.
- Zero owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for the 2021 BMW I3 BEV, leaving no reported component patterns or alleged incidents to evaluate.
- Shoppers should verify their individual vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov, because model-year recall totals reflect campaigns, not the completion status of any specific unit.
FAQ2021 BMW I3 BEV safety questions
Was the 2021 BMW I3 BEV crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 BMW I3 BEV have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 BMW I3 BEV as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 BMW I3 BEV?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 BMW I3 BEV. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW I3 BEV 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.