Model year
2016 BMW i8
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 3 complaints for the 2016 BMW i8 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), ENGINE (1), TIRES (1). NHTSA lists 2 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 28 mpg combined and 43 kWh/100 mi (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2014 1 complaints
- 2015 5 complaints
- 2016 3 complaints
- 2017 0 complaints
- 2019 0 complaints
- 2020 1 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
3 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
| DP22005 | Pedestrian alert sounds · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jan 27, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i8 · 1.5L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 28 | 29 | 28 | 43.0 | 330 | $2,950 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 BMW i8 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.