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2014 BMW i8 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2014 BMW i8 has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 1safety recall
- 1owner complaint
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 10%fail the UK MOT
1 complaints, against an average of 3 for the other 3 BMW i8 model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2014 BMW i8?
The components named most often in the 1 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2014 BMW i8 been recalled?
1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Auxillary Tank BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 i8 vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2014, to September 16, 2014. A bolt used to attach a ground cable between the tank and the vehicle chassis may not have been properly welded during manufacturing.
Risk: An inadequate weld of the bolt to the fuel tank could cause a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could lead to a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank if necessary, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Is the 2014 BMW i8 recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSAFuel may leak
Risk: 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.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and inspect the fuel tank. If necessary replace the fuel tank.
EU Safety GateThe control unit of the electronic power steering may have been incorrectly manufactured.This may cause a fire even when the vehicle is parked. Furthermore, steering assistance might fail while driving.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
How often does the 2014 BMW i8 fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2014, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2014 BMW i8 owners report?
1 of the 1 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING. THE CAR ONLY HAS 24K MILES SINCE NEW. BMW BULLETIN SUGGESTED REPLACEMENT ON BOTH REAR SUSPENSIONS BUT NO OWNERS WERE INFORMED OF THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT. SUSPENSION FAILURES SHOULD BE CATEGORIZED AS CRITICAL LIFE/SAFETY RECALL ITEMS INSTEAD OF JUST A SECRET BULLETIN ITEM.
2014 BMW i8: questions owners ask
Is the 2014 BMW i8 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW i8; the most common categories were suspension (1, 100%). There is 1 safety recall.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW i8?
Across 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are suspension (100% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2014 BMW i8 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 BMW i8; the most recent (campaign 14V674000, 2014-10-27) concerns Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Auxillary Tank. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own i8
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2014 only.