BMW I8 recalls and problems
6 recalls and 10 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
10
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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BMW I8 by year
Most reported BMW I8 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 |
All BMW I8 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-601 | Sep 30, 2020 | 2020 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5… |
| 19V-599 | Aug 14, 2019 | 2019 | Hybrid Propulsion System, Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 i3 BEV, i3 REx, and i8 vehicles. |
| 18V-652 | Sep 20, 2018 | 2019 | Equipment | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive… |
| 16V-914 | Dec 20, 2016 | 2017 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8… |
| 15V-882 | Dec 28, 2015 | 2015 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 i8 vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to June 5, 2015. |
| 14V-674 | Oct 27, 2014 | 2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 i8 vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2014, to September 16, 2014. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW I8?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2015 BMW I8 has the most reports (5). Check the 2015 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW I8 have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering BMW I8 model years 2014–2015, 2017, 2019–2020.
What are the most common BMW I8 problems?
Owners report electrical system, engine, tires problems most often.