- The problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.
- The risk
- The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
- The fix
- BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk October 23, 2020. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle safety record
2020 BMW I8 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2020 BMW I8 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2020 for the traction battery.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical I8 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2020 BMW I8 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2020 BMW I8 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW I8: every year compared
All I8 years2020 BMW I8 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 BMW I8 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2020 BMW 3 Series | 53 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2020 BMW 5 Series | 16 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2020 BMW 2 Series | 4 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran | 4 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2020 BMW 4 Series | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2020 BMW 4 Series Gran | 3 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2020 BMW 530E | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2020 BMW I8
Does the 2020 BMW I8 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 BMW I8: traction battery (September 2020). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2020 BMW I8 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2020 BMW I8 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW I8 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2020 BMW I8 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data