NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 BMW I8 Recalls & Complaints
The 2019 BMW I8 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2019 BMW I8. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 BMW I8. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
High-Voltage Electrical Power May Shut Down
NHTSA #19V599000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported August 14, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 139 vehicles
Repair completion: 97.12% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified October 11, 2019 · Vehicles built February 7, 2019 – March 6, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 i3 BEV, i3 REx, and i8 vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high-voltage electrical power.
Safety consequence
A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Risk of Shock or Fire from Charging Cable
NHTSA #18V652000 · Equipment — Electrical · NHTSA notice
Reported September 20, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 3,501 vehicles
Repair completion: 97.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified February 22, 2019 · Vehicles built February 20, 2018 – September 4, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
Safety consequence
An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other BMW I8 model years
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