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2020 BMW I8Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2020 BMW I8, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-601 the manufacturer reports only 99% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 99%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 19, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 BMW I8 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2020 BMW I8 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

99%repaired · 2022 Q3

Propulsion system: traction battery

Recall 20V-601 · Sep 30, 2020 · 4,509 vehicles · 4,484 repaired

Risk. The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2020 vs. every other I8 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the I8 median. How we score

'14'15'16'17'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2020 BMW I8 safety ratings

2020 BMW i8 2 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2020 BMW I8, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
In owners' words

What I8 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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 REPAIR. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CELLS THAT WERE FAULTY. THE…
Complaint 11417740 · May 19, 2021 · 952 miles

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