2015 BMW i8: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2015 BMW i8 at 28 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
28
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a BMW dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2015 BMW i8 recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2015 BMW i8, newest first.
Electronic stability control (ESC)
NHTSA 15V882000Reported Dec 28, 2015
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
16 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 i8 vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to June 5, 2015. Improperly drilled holes within the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) hydraulic unit may restrict one or more pistons impairing the DSC functions, including braking.
Risk
Impaired DSC functionality may negatively impact vehicle handling and braking and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the DSC hydraulic unit, and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2015 BMW i8 fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2015 BMW i8 crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2015 BMW i8 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2015 BMW I8 2 DR AWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
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Optional
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2015 BMW i8 owner complaints
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW i8, most recently on Apr 27, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2015 BMW i8 complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Electrical system
2
Engine
2
Air bags
1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Seat belts
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
