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2018 BMW I 3

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

1 current

Combined

6.8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,108

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2019190

18 April 2019

Transport Canada lists: I 3 2018

What is wrong

A problem with the electric motor electronics (EME) module could cause a sudden loss of power to the drive motor. Note: The 12-volt electrical system would still function, so power steering and braking would not be affected.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of motor power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take the vehicle to a dealer to replace the electric motor electronics module.

1 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Subcompact
In its class
More efficient than 96% of 101 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
18 g/km
Rated range
156 km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 BMW I 3 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2018 BMW I 3. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 BMW I 3 get?
NRCan rates the 2018 BMW I 3 at 6.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 18 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2018 BMW I 3 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,108 in fuel, producing roughly 3,142 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.