2020 BMW I8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 BMW I8
The 2020 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 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2020 BMW I8
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2020 BMW I8, potentially affecting up to 4,509 vehicles.
Recall 20V601000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 4,509 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.
Consequence: The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
Remedy: BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 BMW I8
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 BMW I8. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 BMW i8. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V601000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CELLS THAT WERE FAULTY. THE BATTERY CELLS WERE REBUILT HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER TWICE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND WOULD BE GOING BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE FOURTH TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE A SOLUTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 952.
Safety Rating for the 2020 BMW I8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 BMW I8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 BMW I8
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 BMW I8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW I8
- 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
- 2020 BMW I8 (current)