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2017 BMW i8: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2017 BMW i8 with NHTSA, and it has 1 recall. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
0
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
1
on record
Fuel economy
28 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,286
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 28 mpg |
Recalls
Air BagsDec 20, 2016 · campaign 16V914000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i x
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Other years of the BMW i8
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2017 BMW i8 have?
Owners have filed 0 complaints with NHTSA. We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2017 BMW i8 have?
1 recall on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2017 BMW i8 get?
Up to 28 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.