BMW i8 years to avoid
The BMW i8 years to avoid are 2015, 2016, 2014, 2017, 2019, 2018 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2020 is the cleanest year on record.
13
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
2014–2020
Years covered
6
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
i8 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 7 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 4 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 1 | |
| 2017 | Open safety investigation | 0 | |
| 2019 | Open safety investigation | 0 | |
| 2018 | Open safety investigation | 0 |
Every i8 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2019avoid | 0 | 2 | |
| 2018avoid | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017avoid | 0 | 1 | |
| 2016avoid | 4 | 0 | |
| 2015avoid | 7 | 1 | |
| 2014avoid | 1 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst BMW i8 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the i8 years to avoid are 2015, 2016, 2014, 2017, 2019, 2018. The cleanest year on record is 2020.
What is the best year for the BMW i8?
By complaint volume, 2020 has the cleanest NHTSA record among i8 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the BMW i8 have?
Across all model years, the i8 has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 13 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.