Affected years, leading issues, and a free VIN check for the BMW i8.
5 model years with recalls (2014–2020)Most severe issue:CriticalData refreshed September 2026
The BMW i8 has 6 known NHTSA safety recalls across 5 model years (2014–2020), most commonly involving Hybrid Propulsion System.
Data last refreshed September 2026.
Not Every i8 Is Affected — Check Your VIN
This page tracks recalls reported for the BMW i8 across every model year we cover. Model and year alone can't confirm whether your specific car is included — only your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is authoritative.
The auxiliary fuel tank in your i8 is a smaller tank that provides extra fuel for extended driving. A critical bolt that holds it in place might not have been welded properly.
The seat-mounted side air bag in your vehicle is designed to deploy in a crash to cushion your body. However, in certain 2016-2017 BMW models, the part that ignites the air bag may not work properly.
The hybrid battery in your vehicle is made up of many individual cells that store energy. In some of the 2020-2021 models, debris might have gotten inside one or more of these cells during production.
The TurboCord Portable Charger is a device that helps charge your car when it's parked. But in some 2018-2019 BMW models, the capacitors inside this charger can fail.
The Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module is the brain of your hybrid powertrain, controlling the flow of high-voltage electricity to your electric motor. In some 2019 i3 and i8 models, this module's circuit board…
The BMW i8 has 6 known NHTSA safety recalls across 5 model years (2014–2020), most commonly involving hybrid propulsion system. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
Which BMW i8 model years have open recalls?
Recall history is tracked separately for each BMW i8 model year. Select a model year above to see exactly which recalls apply to that year.
Is the BMW i8 safe to drive?
Model-level recall counts describe the BMW i8 as a whole, not any individual vehicle. Only your VIN can confirm whether a specific car is included in an open recall — use the free VIN check on this page for an authoritative answer.
