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2015 BMW i8 owner complaints

5 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Listed by category, newest first within each section.

electrical 2 complaints shown

07/11/2024 ODI #11601200.0

I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding a significant safety issue with my 2015 BMW i8. I purchased the vehicle from United BMW in Alpharetta, Georgia, on [XXX]. At the time of purchase, the car had 25,000 miles and now has 30,000 miles. Recently, the AC compressor in my BMW i8 failed catastrophically. Initially, the repair estimate was $4,000, which I approved. However, the next day, I received a revised estimate for $26,000 due to additional problems. This sudden increase in repair costs, along with the lack of clear communication from BMW, has been extremely frustrating. What is most concerning is the potential safety hazard posed by this failure. The AC system in the BMW i8 is integrated with the battery cooling system. Without a functioning AC, the batteries can overheat

04/27/2026 ODI #11734106.0

I purchased a 2015 BMW i8 (salvage title) from Parkline Motors. The vehicle history (Carfax) disclosed prior front/right damage, which I accepted. However, the dealership failed to disclose critical safety-related defects associated with that damage. Shortly after taking possession of the vehicle, I experienced a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System), which controls the airbag system. This is a serious safety issue, as it can affect proper airbag deployment. I also experienced a persistent alarm system malfunction that prevented me from locking the vehicle without triggering the alarm. When I took the vehicle to BMW for inspection, I was informed that the SRS malfunction was directly related to the prior accident damage. This indicates the issue existed prior to sale and s

engine 2 complaints shown

07/11/2017 10,860 mi ODI #11004660.0

When I dring in to street from parking lot, this vehicle do not speed up, it is stop , not moving at all for about 3 second than kick up fast. It happen some times not every day, I went to dealership for fix it like 4 time but they can not dupulicate the problem and check the system but it came out everything normal. But I have those problem like one every month specially when I'm driving low speed.

06/23/2016 2,600 mi ODI #10876098.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 BMW i8. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and a warning light indicated that there was extreme engine heat. The contact pulled the vehicle off the road and was able to restart it, but the failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed, but the details of the failure were not provided. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 2,600.

other 1 complaint shown

10/03/2020 28,000 mi ODI #11362590.0

Vehicle is saying chassis stabilization error which I believe is the same as dynamic stabilization. I did some research and have found my make year and model was recalled for the specific problem. The BMW dealership near me is requesting 2,500$ to fix this problem when it is suppose to be free of charge. While I started my vehicle one morning the light came on. It was not while I was driving. It first says initializing stabilization and then it says malfunction.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-07-26. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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