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2019 BMW i8: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2019 BMW i8 with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
0
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
27 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,556
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 | 27 mpg |
| Automatic 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 27 mpg |
Recalls
Hybrid Propulsion SystemAug 14, 2019 · campaign 19V599000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 i3 BEV, i3 REx, and i8 vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high-voltage electrical power.
Equipment › ElectricalSep 20, 2018 · campaign 18V652000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
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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 2019 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 2019 BMW i8 have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2019 BMW i8 get?
Up to 27 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.