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2016 BMW I8 Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 BMW I8 has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 BMW I8. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2016 BMW I8 owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW I8, describing incidents dated April 2, 2020 to June 10, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 2 complaints
  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11678650 · Filed

    2016 BMW I8 EME HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY TEMP SENSORS (NTC SENSORS) WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED WHILE DRIVING LOSS POWER AND MY HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY SHUT DOWN AT THE RED LIGHT BUT WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT AGAIN AD MAKE IT HOME

  • ODI #11677452 · Filed

    High voltage battery assembly cell module temperature sensors Over time one or more of the high voltage cell modules internal sensors fail its a saftey issue A shut down of the high voltage electrical power would result in loss of propulsion increasing the risk of a crash vechicle will not restart

  • ODI #11325315 · Filed

    I PURCHASED PIRELLI P ZERO SUMMER SPORTS 245/40 IN THE REAR AND DROVE ABOUT 300 MILES SINCE, AND THEY LOOK WORN-OUT AND THE CAR SLIPS PRETTY BAD IN THE RAIN. JUST AFTER PURCHASING THE TIRES ON A RAINY DAY ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR SPUN OUT ALMOST RAN INTO THE MEDIAN. WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT BRAND…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 BMW I8 in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2016 BMW I8 as of November 3, 2026. New recalls can be issued at any time, so check the specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before buying.

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Check your 2016 BMW I8 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your BMW I8 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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