Reliability & cost of ownership
Bmw I8 Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Bmw I8? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars — then open the year you're shopping for a full reliability and repair-cost forecast.
Bmw I8 problems by model year
3 recall entries and 10 owner complaints on file across 4 model years, sourced from the federal NHTSA database.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 I8 | 1 | 1 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2016 I8 | 0 | 3 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2015 I8 | 1 | 5 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2014 I8 | 1 | 1 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Bmw I8, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- electrical system5 complaints
- engine3 complaints
- suspension1 complaint
- electronic stability control (esc)1 complaint
- air bags1 complaint
- seat belts1 complaint
- tires1 complaint