2014 BMW I8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
49
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 BMW I8
The 2014 BMW I8 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK. 49 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 BMW I8
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2014 BMW I8, potentially affecting up to 223 vehicles.
Recall 14V674000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
| 223 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 i8 vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2014, to September 16, 2014. A bolt used to attach a ground cable between the tank and the vehicle chassis may not have been properly welded during manufacturing.
Consequence: An inadequate weld of the bolt to the fuel tank could cause a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could lead to a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank if necessary, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or [email protected].
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 BMW I8
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 BMW I8. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING. THE CAR ONLY HAS 24K MILES SINCE NEW. BMW BULLETIN SUGGESTED REPLACEMENT ON BOTH REAR SUSPENSIONS BUT NO OWNERS WERE INFORMED OF THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT. SUSPENSION FAILURES SHOULD BE CATEGORIZED AS CRITICAL LIFE/SAFETY RECALL ITEMS INSTEAD OF JUST A SECRET BULLETIN ITEM.
Safety Rating for the 2014 BMW I8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 BMW I8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 BMW I8
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 49 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 BMW I8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B360519 — EQUIPMENT
SERVICE ACTION: INSPECT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL RIM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. Vehicles delivered with wheel rim style 470 (shown) have directional wheels specifically for the left and right side of the vehicle. An incorrect heat treatment has been applied to batches of the right rear rim and may have...
B360519 — WHEELS
SERVICE ACTION: INSPECT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL RIM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. Vehicles delivered with wheel rim style 470 (shown) have directional wheels specifically for the left and right side of the vehicle. An incorrect heat treatment has been applied to batches of the right rear rim and may have...
B110717 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FAULT 118002 - MIXTURE TOO RICH SETS DURING WINTER WITH COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following fault stored in the Digital Motor Electronics (DME). In the situation being described the fault is primarily stored during the cold winter months along with the...
B121419 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The fault memory lock in Digital Motor Electronics (DME) control unit was not activated. An activated lock would prevent the manual deletion of permanent fault codes. The DME fault memory lock has not been set.
B121419 — EQUIPMENT
The fault memory lock in Digital Motor Electronics (DME) control unit was not activated. An activated lock would prevent the manual deletion of permanent fault codes. The DME fault memory lock has not been set.
B512516 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
RATTLE FROM DOOR LOCK STRIKER. A rattle may be heard from the driver's side or passenger's side door lock striker, or the door lock striker may show evidence of improper contact. The paint on the striker may be worn off. Improper adjustment of the door lock striker.
B512818 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
GROANING NOISE AT DOOR SILL DURING ENTRY OR EXIT. A groaning or creaking noise may be heard when getting into and out of the vehicle. This can occur if the driver or passenger leans on the sill trim for support. The pressure exerted on the sill trim can result in...
B641316 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
A/C FAILURE: FC 801252 ELECTRIC A/C COMPRESSOR: INTERNAL FAULT DETECTED: Air conditioning (A/C) failure with IHKA fault code "801252 - Electric A/C compressor: Internal fault detected".
B120917 — ENGINE
SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS. The HV system is being shut off without a request from the driver. Erroneous fault memories can lead to unnecessary MIL activation. After starting the vehicle, the displayed electric range quickly reduces to an implausible level. Possible rough running engine on cold starts. Software error.
B660117 — EQUIPMENT
DISPLAY KEY: SERVICE INTERVAL DISPLAY CHANGES . INFORMATION Replacing Parts or programming the vehicle will not rectify the situation. The display key information was modified, as shown in the graphics below, to eliminate any confusion that may have been caused by inconsistent display of CBS maintenance intervals. The remaining CBS...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 BMW I8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW I8
- 2014 BMW I8 (current)
- 2015 BMW I8 — 4 complaints
- 2016 BMW I8 — 4 complaints
- 2017 BMW I8 — 0 complaints
- 2018 BMW I8 — 0 complaints
- 2019 BMW I8 — 0 complaints