2020 BMW I8 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2020 BMW I8 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).

1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your I8?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2020 BMW I8 recalls

Battery Debris Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire Risk

Recall 20V601Sep 30, 20204,509 vehicles affected

Debris may have entered one or more hybrid battery cells during production.

Most common 2020 BMW I8 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1

What owners report

2021-05-19, Electrical System
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. T

2020 BMW I8 questions

Does the 2020 BMW I8 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 BMW I8: Battery Debris Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 BMW I8?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2020 BMW I8 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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