2020 BMW I8 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2020 BMW I8, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2020 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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Traction battery (electrical system)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.
Remedy: BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 BMW I8 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 952 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2020 BMW i8. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v601000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall re”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 19, 2021 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2020 BMW i8 (I8 Coupe, I8 Roadster). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 27 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 26 / 29 |
| Fuel | Premium and Electricity |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars, Two Seaters |
| 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 2020 BMW I8
How do I know if my 2020 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 2020 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 20V601000).
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
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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.