"driver restraint system malfunction" light came on today. Bmw i3's have had recalls in their past models due to design flaws in their airbag systems and assembly. While my car's year hasn't had a recall, searching the web shows that this issue is extremely common on bmw cars. And when the car is out of warranty (after 3 years), the cost for fixing this issue is exhorbitant. Bmw should be pushed to fix this issue at no cost versus charging customers thousands for their faulty safety system design.
| VIN Pattern | WBY7Z6C5*JV****** |
| Manufacturer | BMW AG |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | i3 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Trim | i3 BEV S |
| Body Class | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Top Speed (MPH) | 100 |
| Base Price | 47650 |
| Engine HP | 170 |
| Engine KW | 126.769 |
| Primary Fuel Type | Electric |
| Electrification Level | BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) |
| Transmission Style | Automatic |
| Wheelbase - Short | 101.20 |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Traction Control | Standard |
| Advanced Automatic Collision Notification | Standard |
| Rear Visibility System | Standard |
| Daytime Running Light | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Direct |
| Keyless Ignition | Standard |
| Auto Reverse System | Standard |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Knee Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Curtain Air Bags | 1st and 2nd Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Seat Belt Pretensioner | Yes |
| Other Restraint System Info | Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger. |
| Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching | Standard |
| Plant City | LEIPZIG |
| Plant Country | GERMANY |