NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 BMW I8 Roadster
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The BMW i8 Roadster is a plug-in hybrid sports car that blends supercar aesthetics with cutting-edge electrified engineering, targeting well-heeled buyers who want a head-turning, tech-forward driving experience. Offered here for the 2019 and 2020 model years, it sits in a rarified segment of open-top performance vehicles where exclusivity and innovation matter as much as outright speed.
The 2019 BMW I8 Roadster has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file, giving it a clean recall and complaint burden.
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Reviewers generally praise the i8 Roadster for its striking, futuristic styling and the novelty of its hybrid powertrain, calling it one of the most visually dramatic open-top vehicles on the market. They tend to note that interior materials and refinement feel premium but not quite at the level of BMW's flagship models, and some find the driving dynamics more focused on theater than outright performance.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.