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BMW i8 by year
The i8 is a two-seat sports car sold from 2014–2020 with engines including 1.5L 3-cyl. NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 10 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 i8 | 1.5L 3-cyl | 28 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 i8 | 1.5L 3-cyl | 28 | 1 | 5 |
| 2016 i8 | 1.5L 3-cyl | 28 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 i8 | 1.5L 3-cyl | 28 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 i8 | 1.5L 3-cyl | 27 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 i8 | 1.5L 3-cyl | 27 | 1 | 1 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common BMW i8 problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your i8, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a BMW i8: questions
How much is a junk BMW i8 worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete i8s with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy BMW i8s that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2014–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which BMW i8 year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2015 i8 (5). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, engine and suspension.
Which BMW i8 year has the most recalls?
The 2019 i8 has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 2. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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