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BMW i8 by model year

We have EPA fuel economy for 5 model years of the BMW i8 (2015–2020). The 2020 model is rated 27 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 5 different recall campaigns.

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026

Compare BMW i8 years

Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.

BMW i8 by model year
Model yearVersionsEPA combinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2020 i8227 mpg11—
2019 i8227 mpg20—
2017 i8128 mpg10—
2016 i8128 mpg03—
2015 i8128 mpg15—

Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.

Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.

What the numbers mean

EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.

Latest BMW i8 recalls

The most recent recall campaigns covering any BMW i8 year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.

  • 20V601000 — Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery, reported Sep 30, 2020; model years 2020
  • 19V599000 — Electrical system, reported Aug 14, 2019; model years 2019
  • 18V652000 — Equipment: Electrical, reported Sep 20, 2018; model years 2019
  • 16V914000 — Air bags, reported Dec 20, 2016; model years 2017
  • 15V882000 — Electronic stability control (ESC), reported Dec 28, 2015; model years 2015

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Sources

  • FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
  • NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 28, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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