2016 BMW i8 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 BMW i8.

20152020
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2016 BMW i8 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Electrical Faults

#21 complaints

Engine Problems

#31 complaints

Tire Defects

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 BMW i8.

Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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2016 BMW i8 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2016 BMW i8 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2016 BMW i8 has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 BMW i8?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Engine Problems (1 complaints); Tire Defects (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2016 BMW i8 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2016 BMW i8 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2016 BMW i8?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full BMW i8 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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