i3 and i3s 33 kWh gross battery (94 Ah) (2016–2018) engine: faults and reliability

BMW i3 (I01): motor de 125 kW con baterías de 22, 33 and 42,2 kWh; el Cooper SE comparte el motor version

With caution

Units built before October 2018 fall outside the 2022 cell campaign, but the 8-year or 160,000 km warranty has just expired or is about to: require a battery state-of-health report.^[1][2]

Years

2016–2018

Power

170–184 hp

Faults that affect it

0 of high or critical severity

Cars that use it

in our database

Reviewed on 30 October 20263 sources How we work

What changes in this version

33 kWh gross battery (27.2 usable), with more capacity per cell in the same space; BMW and Samsung SDI optimised the cell packs for it. In 2018 the 184 hp, 270 N·m i3s arrived.^[3]

Faults of the i3 and i3s 33 kWh gross battery (94 Ah) (2016–2018) engine

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

None of the documented BMW i3 / Mini Cooper SE faults affect this version. See all BMW i3 / Mini Cooper SE faults

Cars fitted with the i3 and i3s 33 kWh gross battery (94 Ah) (2016–2018) engine

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

BMW

BMW i3i3 (60 Ah) · i3 94 Ah · i3 120 Ah · i3s 184 CV · i3 REx2013–2022^[2][3]

Frequently asked questions

Is the i3 and i3s 33 kWh gross battery (94 Ah) (2016–2018) engine reliable?

Our verdict is “With caution”. Units built before October 2018 fall outside the 2022 cell campaign, but the 8-year or 160,000 km warranty has just expired or is about to: require a battery state-of-health report.^[1][2]

Which cars use the i3 and i3s 33 kWh gross battery (94 Ah) (2016–2018) engine?

BMW i3 (2013–2022).^[2][3]

Are you buying a car with the i3 and i3s 33 kWh gross battery (94 Ah) (2016–2018) engine?

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Sources

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BMW i3 (2018 – 2021): EV/Hybrid, firecar-recalls.eu · Other source · published 22 October 2022 · consulted 30 October 2026
BMW i3 reliabilityAuto Express · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026
BMW i3 (hatchback)Wikipedia (en) · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026