Safety concerns: BMW recalls over 30,000 of its i3 electric cars

BMW i3

German automaker 'BMW' has decided to stop the sale of its electric car the i3, with models from 2008 - 2017. This recent update has affected the sale of the new 2018 BMW i3 also.

The safety concerns of the i3 were observed after a test by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The test results showed that female drivers that are 5 feet and weighing between 100  - 110 pounds have a high risk of sustaining neck injuries if they are not wearing their seat-belt, in a car accident from the front.

Contrary to the report, BMW said that the i3 is safe to drive, if the seat-belt is properly utilized by the drivers at all times.

A large chuck of the BMW i3 cars that will be recalled are in the US. However BMW will will send emails to owners of the affected cars in January 2018.