2017 BMW I8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 BMW I8
The 2017 BMW I8 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 BMW I8
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 BMW I8, potentially affecting up to 3,506 vehicles.
Recall 16V914000 — AIR BAGS
| 3,506 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John...
Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 BMW I8
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 BMW I8.
Safety Rating for the 2017 BMW I8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 BMW I8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 BMW I8
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 BMW I8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B010924 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The High-Voltage (HV) Battery Assemblys Cell Modules Temperature Sensors (Internal NTC repair kit-specific) limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the original in-service/first delivery date
B720118 — SEAT BELTS
GROANING NOISE FROM DRIVER'S BACKREST. When the vehicle interior heats up beyond approx. 90 degrees Farenheit.
B520418 — SEATS
CREAKING NOISE FROM FRONT SEAT CUSHION: A creaking noise, as demonstrated in video https://tinyurl.com/V520118 , can be heard from the vicinity of the front seat cushion (Foam padding).
B120518 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
B340316 — WHEELS
ERRONEOUS WHEEL SPEED SENSORS PLAUSIBILITY FAULTS DIAGNOSIS
B511916 — STEERING
"STEERING COLUMN STALK SWITCH STICKING. The steering column stalk switch for the turn signal sticks when actuating ""headlight flasher"" mode. Interference fit between stalk switch and upper steering column shroud."
B511316 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Difficult to Unlock Vehicle with Mechanical Key. Lock cylinder difficult to turn when unlocking with mechanical key. CAUSE Door lock actuator
B630216 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"High Beam Laser Light Information. INFORMATION Laser headlights will be available as optional equipment SA5AZ. The laser headlight is a combined LED/laser headlight. Low- and high-beam headlights are generated by LEDs, as in LED headlight. The additional high beam (high beam booster) is generated by a laser. - Multiple high-performance...
B630216 — EQUIPMENT
"High Beam Laser Light Information. INFORMATION Laser headlights will be available as optional equipment SA5AZ. The laser headlight is a combined LED/laser headlight. Low- and high-beam headlights are generated by LEDs, as in LED headlight. The additional high beam (high beam booster) is generated by a laser. - Multiple high-performance...
BMWFEB1516 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
"Delivery Stop: I12 (i8) Passenger-Side Front Air Bag Message Recipients: General Managers, Sales Managers, Service and Parts Managers, Service Managers, Shop Foremen, Service Technicians Message Text: BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop for I12 (i8) with a potential of the front passenger-side air bag not installed properly. At this...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 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 — 4 complaints
- 2017 BMW I8 (current)
- 2018 BMW I8 — 0 complaints
- 2019 BMW I8 — 0 complaints
- 2020 BMW I8 — 1 complaint