2015 BMW I8 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other I8 years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW I8. That is the most of any I8 model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 40%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 BMW I8 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 40% | 6,730 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 20% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 BMW I8 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electronic stability control (esc)
Problem: 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.
Risk: Impaired DSC functionality may negatively impact vehicle handling and braking and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 safety-related defects associated with that damage. Shortly after taking possession of the vehicle…
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, the car had 25,000 miles and now has 30,000 miles. Recently, the AC compressor in my BMW i8 failed…
Vehicle is saying chassis stabilization error which i believe is the same as dynamic stabilization. I did some research and have found my make year and model was recalled for the specific problem. The bmw dealership near me is requesting 2,500$ to fix this problem when it is suppose to be free of…
When i dring in to street from parking lot, this vehicle do not speed up, it is stop , not moving at all for about 3 second than kick up fast. It happen some times not every day, i went to dealership for fix it like 4 time but they can not dupulicate the problem and check the system but it came out…
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 bmw i8. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and a warning light indicated that there was extreme engine heat. The contact pulled the vehicle off the road and was able to restart it, but the failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW I8?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 BMW I8?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 BMW I8 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other I8 model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.