BMW I8 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 5 owner complaints for the BMW I8 (model years 2014–2017, 2019–2020). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints), followed by engine (2 complaints). The 2019 model year has the most recalls (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW I8 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 of 6 | |
| Engine | 2 | 1 of 6 | |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 of 6 | |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 1 of 6 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 of 6 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V599000 | Aug 14, 2019 | Hybrid propulsion system | 2019 | 139 |
| 18V652000 | Sep 20, 2018 | Equipment: electrical | 2019 | 3,501 |
| 15V882000 | Dec 28, 2015 | Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2015 | 16 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.