BMW i8 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
6 recalls found for the BMW i8 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 10 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 BMW i8 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 BMW i8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 BMW i8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 BMW i8 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 BMW i8 | 1 | 5 |
| 2014 BMW i8 | 1 | 1 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest BMW i8 recalls
- Sep 30, 202020V601000Electrical system4,509 vehiclesBMW 530e, MINI Countryman and 5 more models
Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.
- Aug 14, 201919V599000Electrical system, hybrid propulsion system139 vehiclesBMW i3 and i8
A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high-voltage electrical power.
- Sep 20, 201818V652000Equipment3,501 vehiclesBMW 530e, 740LE and 4 more models
Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
- Dec 20, 201616V914000Air bags3,506 vehiclesBMW 535i, BMW 430i and 16 more models
The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
- Dec 28, 201515V882000Electronic stability control (ESC)16 vehicles2015 BMW i8
Improperly drilled holes within the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) hydraulic unit may restrict one or more pistons impairing the DSC functions, including braking.
- Oct 27, 201414V674000Fuel system, gasoline223 vehicles2014 BMW i8
A bolt used to attach a ground cable between the tank and the vehicle chassis may not have been properly welded during manufacturing.