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US recalls (1)
Electronic stability control (esc)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 i8 vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to June 5, 2015. Improperly drilled holes within the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) hydraulic unit may restrict one or more pistons impairing the DSC functions, including braking.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Impaired DSC functionality may negatively impact vehicle handling and braking and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the DSC hydraulic unit, and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Label
2024-08-15 · campaign 2024-544
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Electrical
2015-07-30 · campaign 2015-343
Certain vehicles, which were parked at the port of entry in Halifax during the ice storms in February 2015, may have been exposed to excessive standing water and salt for an extended period due to this isolated environmental incident. Certain MINI models could have corrosion at the starter motor power supply cable connectors, which could lead to the inability to restart the engine following an engine shutdown by the start-stop (MSA) system, increasing the risk of crash causing injury in a traffic situation. On certain BMW models, the lubrication of some internal components within the steering rack may have been exposed to excessive water or salt which could result in higher than normal steering effort or steering binding, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. In addition, electrical wires and/or connectors in all affected vehicles may have been exposed to water or salt, which could lead to increased electrical system resistance, and increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property.
Correction: Owners should contact their selling Retailer regarding this recall. Affected vehicles will be inspected. Some vehicles will be taken out of service immediately and owners will be provided with temporary transportation until a new replacement vehicle is available. All other vehicles are cleared of this safety concern and may continue to be driven until a new replacement vehicle is available. Due to potential concerns about long term vehicle quality, all affected vehicles will ultimately be removed from service.
Owner complaints (5)
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW i8. Among 4 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 3).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 1 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 BMW i8.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2015 BMW I8 2 DR AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2015 BMW i8 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| i8 1.5 L Automatic 6-spd | 28 | 29 | 28 | $2,950 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.