Recalls ·2015 BMW I8

2015 BMW I8 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 BMW I8; the most frequently affected component is electronic stability control (esc). Owners filed 5 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2015 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints5

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Recalls (1)

Electronic stability control (esc)Campaign 15V882000 · 28 Dec 2015

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.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 5 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system2 · 40%
Engine2 · 40%
Electronic stability control (esc)1 · 20%
Air bags1 · 20%
Seat belts1 · 20%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

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 charge. While i…

Electronic stability control (esc) · Mar 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

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 catastrophically.…

Electrical system · Nov 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

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 everything normal.…

Engine · Nov 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

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 diagnosed, but the…

Engine · Jun 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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