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BMW I8 safety recalls

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.

Recalls for the BMW I8. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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Records analysed
5 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 5 launched 2015 to 2020
  • Most recent 14 December 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/283
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 3 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2015 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your BMW I8?

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.

BMW I8 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’15 2
’16 0
’17 1
’18 0
’19 0
’20 2
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every BMW I8 recall, newest first

2020 2 recalls

Remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit

Launched 14 December 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/283 Manufacturer ref. 0061670500 0061660500

Defect
A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.
Remedy
Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.
Vehicles affected
2,665 across everything the recall covers
Built
18 May 2020 to 3 Jun 2020

The electric motor electronics printed circuit board was not manufactured according to the specifications

Launched 3 April 2020 DVSA recall R/2019/289 Manufacturer ref. 0012110500

Defect
The Electric Motor Electronics (EME) printed circuit board was not manufactured according to specifications
Remedy
The Electric Motor Electronics (EME) of vehicles affected will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
120 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Feb 2019 to 11 Mar 2019
Also covers

2017 1 recall

Airbags may not deploy

Launched 10 January 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/011 Manufacturer ref. 0072760100

Defect
The igniter for the certain airbag modules may not have been correctly manufactured which may affect air bag deployment in the event of a collision.
Remedy
Where necessary replace affected airbag modules.
Vehicles affected
668 across everything the recall covers
Built
21 Oct 2016 to 3 Nov 2016

2015 2 recalls

Steering may not behave as designed

Launched 3 December 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/244 Manufacturer 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.
Vehicles affected
41 across everything the recall covers
Built
9 Oct 2015 to 4 Nov 2015
Also covers

Fuel may leak

Launched 14 January 2015 DVSA recall R/2014/190 Manufacturer 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.
Vehicles affected
128 I8 vehicles
Built
21 Mar 2014 to 12 Sept 2014

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Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 5 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • 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.
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