Model year
2019 BMW i8
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 0 complaints for the 2019 BMW i8 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 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 27 mpg combined and 49 kWh/100 mi (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050, 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
19V599000 · Aug 14, 2019
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 i3 BEV, i3 REx, and i8 vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high-voltage electrical power.
18V652000 · Sep 20, 2018
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles.…
Complaints
No complaints are listed for this name.
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 | — |
| Roadster C 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 Coupe · 1.5L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 26 | 29 | 27 | 49.0 | 320 | $3,050 |
| I8 Roadster · 1.5L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 26 | 29 | 27 | 49.0 | 320 | $3,050 |
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