2015 BMW I8 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2015 BMW I8, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2015 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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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.
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.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2015 BMW I8 have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 13,820 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I purchased a 2015 BMW i8 (salvage title) from Parkline Motors. The vehicle history (Carfax) disclosed prior front/right damage, which I accepted. However, the dealership failed to disclose critical s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 27, 2026 · Air bags
“I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding a significant safety issue with my 2015 BMW i8. I purchased the vehicle from United BMW in Alpharetta, Georgia, on [XXX]. At the time of purchase, t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 11, 2024 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2015 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 2015 BMW I8
How do I know if my 2015 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 2015 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 15V882000).
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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- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
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- 330I815 complaints
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.