2014 BMW I8 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2014 BMW I8, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2014 BMW I8
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Auxillary tank (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: 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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2014 BMW I8 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 24,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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. Sus”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 11, 2020 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2014 BMW i8. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 28 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 28 / 29 |
| Fuel | Premium and Electricity |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 3 cyl, 1.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd |
Compare BMW I8 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW I8 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 BMW I8 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 BMW I8 | 1 | 5 |
| 2016 BMW I8 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 BMW I8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 BMW I8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 BMW I8 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2014 BMW I8
How do I know if my 2014 BMW I8 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2014 BMW I8; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 14V674000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other BMW models
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.