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BMW i8 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 4 model years, NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 10 owner complaints for the BMW i8. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
BMW i8 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 BMW i8 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2016 BMW i8 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2015 BMW i8 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2014 BMW i8 | 1 | 1 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All BMW models.
BMW i8: questions owners ask
Which BMW i8 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the BMW i8 model years with the most are the 2015 (5), 2016 (3) and 2014 (1). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which BMW i8 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2014 (1), 2020 (1) and 2016 (3), out of 4 model years from 2014 to 2020. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the BMW i8 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 3 BMW i8 model years, 3 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2014 (1), 2015 (1) and 2020 (1). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the BMW i8 fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the BMW i8's first-time failure rate ranged from 7.9% for cars first registered in 2017 to 11% for 2015, across 6 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, lights and electrics, visibility (windscreen, wipers, mirrors). Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.