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2020 BMW i8: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 1 complaints about the 2020 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
1
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
1
on record
Fuel economy
27 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,556
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
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
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction BatterySep 30, 2020 · campaign 20V601000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.
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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 2020 BMW i8 have?
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2020 BMW i8 have?
1 recall on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2020 BMW i8 get?
Up to 27 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.