NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 BMW I8
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid sports car that occupied a unique space in BMW's lineup, blending supercar aesthetics with electrified performance technology. Aimed at affluent, tech-forward buyers who wanted a statement vehicle with green credentials, the 2019 to 2020 i8 was offered in both coupe and roadster body styles, making it one of the more visually distinctive vehicles on the road during its production run.
The 2019 BMW I8 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.
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Reviewers generally regard the i8 as a visually arresting and technologically ambitious machine that prioritizes drama and forward-thinking design over outright driving engagement. Most praise its striking exterior and futuristic cabin atmosphere, while noting that interior materials and refinement feel somewhat inconsistent relative to the vehicle's premium positioning. It is broadly seen as a rolling showcase of BMW's electrification ambitions rather than a conventional sports car.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM19V599000
Risk: A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EME module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2019-08-14
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL18V652000
Risk: An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2018-09-20
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.