2019 Bmw I8 Recalls - Vehicle Recall Information

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092 BMW i8 (2019) M 6 DDV

BMW i8 (2014-20) Engine 1499cc S3 I3 turbo B38A15T0 plus hybrid synchronous motor
Production 20,465 (16,581 coupés 3,884 roadsters)
Registration Number M 6 DDV (Cherished number, originally circa 1994 and now transferred to a BMW M2, first issued from Exeter)
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The BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid sports car developed by BMW. The i8 is part of BMW's electric fleet Project i being marketed as a new sub-brand, BMW i.
The production version was designed by Benoit Jacob and unveiled at the 2013 International Motor Show Germany. It features butterfly doors, head-up display, rear-view cameras and partially false engine noise. Series production began in April 2014 at Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. The overall weight is 1485kg with a low drag coefficient of 0.26
Powered by an electric two speed powertrain developed by GKN featuring a hybrid synchronous motor of 129bhp and a three cylinder 1499cc turbocharged engine of 288bhp. The 2015 model year BMW i8 has a 7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that delivers an all-electric range of 37 km under the European cycle and 24 km under the United States Environmental Protection Agency cycle with a small amount of petrol. In all-electric mode the BMW i8 has a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). In Sport mode the i8 delivers a mid-range acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h (50 to 75 mph) in 2.6 seconds. The electronically controlled top speed is 250 km/h (155 mph)

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DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Posted on: 2018-09-26
Description
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.

Consequence
An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began february 22, 2019. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Posted on: 2019-08-14
Description
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.

Consequence
A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the eme module, free of charge. The recall began october 11, 2019. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recalls for 2019 Bmw I8

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DEFECT #3 - HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM