NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 BMW I3 Rex Safety Record
The 2019 BMW I3 Rex has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 12 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 BMW I3 Rex has not been crash-tested by NHTSA. As a result, this vehicle carries no federal star ratings and no computed Safety Index. The absence of crash-test data means neither a safety endorsement nor a safety concern can be drawn from such results. The record does show a light recall and complaint burden for this model year: zero open recall campaigns on file and 12 unverified owner complaints.
The 2019 BMW I3 Rex was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns on file, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 12 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 BMW I3 Rex?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2019 BMW I3 Rex, a notable data point in its safety record. This model year carries a low volume of combined recall and owner complaints when measured against the total vehicle population in NHTSA data. Twelve unverified complaints exist, with five citing the Electrical System and four citing Steering. Both categories hold safety relevance in an extended-range electric vehicle. One alleged crash among these 12 reports has not been verified or linked to a defect by NHTSA. No adjacent model years for the I3 Rex have crash-test records available for comparative context.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 BMW I3 Rex have any recalls?
The 2019 BMW I3 Rex has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no affected components to name, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive directives associated with this model year's recall record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 BMW I3 Rex?
Twelve unverified owner allegations have been reported to NHTSA for the 2019 BMW I3 Rex. The top components named in those unverified reports are the Electrical System with 5 allegations, Steering with 4, and Power Train and Fuel/Propulsion System with 2 each. One report alleged a crash. None alleged fire, injury, or death. All figures are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
12 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 BMW I3 Rex?
Any used 2019 BMW I3 Rex buyer should run the specific vehicle's VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm whether any recall remedy remains incomplete on that individual unit. Recall status is tied to the VIN, not the model year alone.
- NHTSA has no crash-test result for the 2019 BMW I3 Rex, meaning no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2019 BMW I3 Rex, the cleanest possible outcome in the recall portion of this safety record.
- Five of the 12 unverified NHTSA complaints for this model year name the Electrical System, and four name Steering, making those the most frequently alleged problem areas in the owner-reported record.
- Recall status is VIN-specific, so prospective buyers should verify their target vehicle at nhtsa.gov even when the model-year recall count shows zero.
FAQ2019 BMW I3 Rex safety questions
Was the 2019 BMW I3 Rex 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 12 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW I3 Rex have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 BMW I3 Rex 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 2019 BMW I3 Rex?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 12 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 BMW I3 Rex. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW I3 Rex 2019.
- 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.