Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the BMW I8 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.
Not every BMW I8 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with
particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use
GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask
the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.
BMW I8 recalls by year
Recalls launched each year, 2015 to 2026
2015 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.
Launched 3 December 2015DVSA recall R/2015/244Manufacturer ref. 0012170400
Defect
The engine current sensors have not been calibrated correctly which could lead to an increased recuperation torque during vehicle deceleration. An increased recuperation torque during deceleration could lead to a vehicle oversteer condition in the i3 and vehicle understeer condition in the i8. This could lead to skidding on slippery roads during driving.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and calibrate sensors for measuring the engine current.
Launched 14 January 2015DVSA recall R/2014/190Manufacturer ref. 0016890100
Defect
It is possible that lubricant contamination may result in the high current welding of the bolt for the fuel tank earth strap not being to specification. This could over time result in the fuel tank leaking. The driver will become aware of the leak either by the smell or dripping fuel after refuelling.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and inspect the fuel tank. If necessary replace the fuel tank.
Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the BMW I8. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
