NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 BMW I8 Roadster Safety Record
The 2019 BMW I8 Roadster has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 BMW I8 Roadster, so this model year carries no Safety Index and no star ratings of any kind. What the federal record does show is a Clean recall and complaint burden band: zero recalls on file and zero owner complaints reported to NHTSA. That combination means there is no documented federal safety action against this specific model year, though the absence of crash-test data leaves structural crash performance unscored.
The 2019 BMW I8 Roadster was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls and a Clean burden band, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
- shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 BMW I8 Roadster?
The 2019 BMW I8 Roadster enters the Safety Desk record with the lightest possible federal footprint: zero recalls and zero NHTSA complaints, earning a Clean burden band. For a vehicle now seven years into its service life, the complete absence of filed complaints is notable, as most models accumulate at least some unverified consumer allegations over that span. No tested sibling years exist in the NHTSA data we cover, so there is no adjacent crash-test record to reference for structural context. The Clean band reflects documented federal activity only. It is not a substitute for crash-test data, and shoppers should weigh the untested status independently when evaluating this model year.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 BMW I8 Roadster have any recalls?
NHTSA records zero recall campaigns for the 2019 BMW I8 Roadster. There are no named recall components, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year in the federal database.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 BMW I8 Roadster?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2019 BMW I8 Roadster. There are no reported components, no alleged crashes, no alleged fires, and no alleged injuries or deaths on file. All NHTSA complaints are unverified consumer allegations and are not established facts.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 BMW I8 Roadster?
Any used 2019 BMW I8 Roadster shopper should run the vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm no open recall has been issued against that specific unit, as recall status is tied to the individual VIN rather than the model year as a whole.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2019 BMW I8 Roadster, leaving this model year without a Safety Index or any star ratings for frontal, side, or rollover performance.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file with NHTSA for the 2019 BMW I8 Roadster, meaning no federal safety-defect action has been taken against this model year.
- NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2019 BMW I8 Roadster, with no alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths filed against this model year in the federal database.
- Shoppers should verify open-recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov, since a model-year level record of zero recalls does not guarantee a specific used unit is free of a subsequently issued campaign.
FAQ2019 BMW I8 Roadster safety questions
Was the 2019 BMW I8 Roadster crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW I8 Roadster have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 BMW I8 Roadster as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 BMW I8 Roadster?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 BMW I8 Roadster. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other I8 Roadster years
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW I8 Roadster 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.