6
recalls
The BMW I8 has 6 recalls covering 11,894 vehicles as reported; model year 2019 is covered by the most (2). Owners filed 1 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 2019: 2
Units affected
12K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
1
-50.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW I8, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
1 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system5
- Engine3
- Air bags1
- Electronic stability control (esc)1
- Seat belts1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
- Complaints
- 10
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW I8 by component
- Air bags1 · 3,506 units
- Electrical system1 · 4,509 units
- Electronic stability control (esc)1 · 16 units
- Equipment1 · 3,501 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 223 units
- Hybrid propulsion system1 · 139 units
BMW I8 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2020 | BMW 330E, 530E, 745LE, I8 and 3 more (2020-2021): Electrical systemNo. 20V601000 | Fire | 4,509 |
| Aug 14, 2019 | BMW I3, I8 (2019): Hybrid propulsion systemNo. 19V599000 | Crash risk | 139 |
| Sep 20, 2018 | BMW 330E, 530E, 740LE, I3 and 2 more (2018-2019): EquipmentNo. 18V652000 | Fire | 3,501 |
| Dec 20, 2016 | BMW 430I, 440I, 528I, 535D and 14 more (2016-2017): Air bagsNo. 16V914000 | Fire | 3,506 |
| Dec 28, 2015 | BMW I8 (2015): Electronic stability control (esc)No. 15V882000 | Crash risk | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2014 | BMW I8 (2014): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 14V674000 | Fire | 223 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2021 BMW I8 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2021 BMW I8. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW I8 have?
6 recalls cover the BMW I8, for 11,894 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW I8?
Electrical system: named in 5 of the 10 safety complaints about the BMW I8, then engine (3). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.