2016 BMW I8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
32
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 BMW I8
The 2016 BMW I8 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 32 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Engine (1 complaint), and Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 BMW I8
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW I8. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 BMW I8
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW I8. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2016 BMW I8 EME HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY TEMP SENSORS (NTC SENSORS) WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED WHILE DRIVING LOSS POWER AND MY HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY SHUT DOWN AT THE RED LIGHT BUT WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT AGAIN AD MAKE IT HOME
2016 BMW I8 EME HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY TEMP SENSORS (NTC SENSORS) WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED WHILE DRIVING LOSS POWER AND MY HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY SHUT DOWN AT THE RED LIGHT BUT WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT AGAIN AD MAKE IT HOME
High voltage battery assembly cell module temperature sensors Over time one or more of the high voltage cell modules internal sensors fail its a saftey issue A shut down of the high voltage electrical power would result in loss of propulsion increasing the risk of a crash vechicle will not restart
I PURCHASED PIRELLI P ZERO SUMMER SPORTS 245/40 IN THE REAR AND DROVE ABOUT 300 MILES SINCE, AND THEY LOOK WORN-OUT AND THE CAR SLIPS PRETTY BAD IN THE RAIN. JUST AFTER PURCHASING THE TIRES ON A RAINY DAY ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR SPUN OUT ALMOST RAN INTO THE MEDIAN. WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT BRAND NEW TIRES WOULD WEAR OUT SO QUICKLY THAT IT WOULD BECOME SLICK IN 100-200 MILES WITH NORMAL DRIVING, NO TRACK, NO RACING? PIRELLI OR DISCOUNT TIRE IS NOT TAKING THIS SAFETY CONCERN SERIOUSLY AND IS ONLY STALLING. I HAVE CALLED 6-7 TIMES AND THEY KEEP TELLING ME TO CONTACT THE DISCOUNT TIRE, AND DISCOUNT TIRE SAYS I NEED TO CALL PIRELLI FOR MANUFACTURE DEFECTS. *TR *BF
Safety Rating for the 2016 BMW I8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 BMW I8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 BMW I8
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 32 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 BMW I8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B010124 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
For the eligible vehicles and for the issue described below, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicleâÂÂs Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) SystemâÂÂs Purge Valve to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicleâÂÂs original in-service date. This component-specific extended limited warranty (ELW)...
B610920 — SUSPENSION
CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. The customer may also complain about any of the following: Engine can no longer be switched off Drive position (D) cannot be engaged on...
B720220 — SEAT BELTS
SAFETY BELT WARNING GONG SOUNDS AFTER UNBUCKLING WHILE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. After a vehicle has been programmed to an I-level greater than 19-11-5xx and lower than I-level 20-03-530; the safety belt (aka seat belt) acoustic warning sounds when in Park (engine running) and the safety belt is unbuckled. The chime/gong...
B513119 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. One or both doors will not open or close (latch/unlatch). Low voltage supply of the vehicle 12 V battery or the key fob battery may cause the door lock actuator to become temporarily electrically faulted.
B511819 — VISIBILITY
REAR GLASS WINDOW DOES NOT FULLY OPEN. When opening the rear glass window to access the luggage compartment the lid will release but will not open high enough to grasp the window completely by hand. The lock pin is contaminated.
B641318 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INSUFFICENT AIR COMING FROM VENTS. Air quantity from vents does not chance with blower speed.
B720118 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
GROANING NOISE FROM DRIVER'S BACKREST. When the vehicle interior heats up beyond approx. 90 degrees Farenheit.
B160518 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
?SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE FUEL TANK DELIVERY UNIT I12 US. The pressure temperature sensor installed in the fuel delivery module can develop internal leaks. As a result, fuel may get into the sensor which might result in the sensor displaying an incorrect value. In the event of implausibility, a fault code...
B121618 — ENGINE
ENGINE OIL CBS DATA WILL NOT RESET: Service Interval Indicator (SIA) for the engine oil Condition Based Service (CBS) cannot be reset or corrected via the instrument cluster or diagnostic tester.
B120518 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MIL ILLUMINATED AFTER PROGRAMMING WITH ISTA 4.08.1X: After programming the vehicle with ISTA 4.08.1x (I level 17-11-520), the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is displayed in the instrument cluster but there are no MIL relevant fault codes stored.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 BMW I8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW I8
- 2014 BMW I8 — 1 complaint
- 2015 BMW I8 — 4 complaints
- 2016 BMW I8 (current)
- 2017 BMW I8 — 0 complaints
- 2018 BMW I8 — 0 complaints
- 2019 BMW I8 — 0 complaints
- 2020 BMW I8 — 1 complaint