BMW I12 i8 coupe and roadster
2014–2020 · i8 coupe and roadster (I12/I15) · B38
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Models and engines by year
| Model | US model years | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| i8 | 2014–2020 | B38 plug-in hybrid |
US-market models. Chassis codes: I12, I15. Not sure which one you have? The VIN check decodes year, model and engine.
Bulletins and recalls by year
Show the numbers
| Year | Service bulletins | NHTSA recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9 | 1 |
| 2015 | 37 | 1 |
| 2016 | 37 | 1 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 |
| 2018 | 28 | 1 |
| 2019 | 20 | 1 |
| 2020 | 13 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
Counted by the year BMW filed each document with NHTSA; each chart has its own scale. More filings in a year doesn't by itself mean a less reliable car.
Production
| What | Units | Source |
|---|---|---|
| i8, total built 16,581 coupes and 3,884 roadsters | 20,465 | BMWBlog |
Figures are copied as each source publishes them (retrieved October 18, 2026). "Sold" figures are BMW's reported sales, not production counts. Where we add numbers up, they come from one source. We leave out anything that hasn't been published.
Repair prices for the I12
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NHTSA safety recalls 6
- Recall 20V601: high-voltage battery module 330E, 530E, 745LE, I8, X3, X5, 2020–2021. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.
- Recall 19V599: hybrid propulsion system I3, I8, 2019. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high-voltage electrical power.
- Recall 18V652: electrical 330E, 530E, 740LE, I3, I8, X5, 2018–2019. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
- Recall 16V914: air bags 430I, 440I, 528I, 535D, 535I, 550I, 640I, 650I, I3, I8, M4, M5, M6, X1 SAV, 2016–2017. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
- Recall 15V882: electronic stability control (esc) I8, 2015. Improperly drilled holes within the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) hydraulic unit may restrict one or more pistons impairing the DSC functions, including braking.
- Recall 14V674: auxillary tank I8, 2014. A bolt used to attach a ground cable between the tank and the vehicle chassis may not have been properly welded during manufacturing.
Matched from NHTSA's public recall file by model and model year. A recall may cover only some cars from a year, and it may already have been done on yours. Check by VIN →
Service bulletins on file 170
- SIB 01 13 25 EVAP system warranty extension EVAP system warranty extension on BMW G12/F30/I12/I15 models (2016–2022); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · May 2026
- SIB 13 04 20 Fuel tank fault codes Fuel tank fault codes on BMW G01/G02/G05/G07 and other models (2012–2020); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · May 2020
- SIB 01 09 24 Battery warranty extension Battery warranty extension on BMW F15/I12/I15 models (2014–2018); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Mar 2025
- SIB 12 08 18 VANOS rough running VANOS rough running on BMW G01/G11/G12/G30 and other models (2014–2018); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure. Service bulletin · Mar 2018
- NHTSA 10216792 Tec25 Wishbone Return Tec25 Wishbone Return on BMW G11/G12/E60/E89 and other models (2016); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Mar 2016
- SIB 84 03 26 Telematics unit failure Telematics unit failure on BMW I01/I12/I15 models (2020); BMW repairs affected cars free under a service campaign. Service campaign · Jul 2026
- SIB 01 11 24 Battery warranty extension Battery warranty extension on BMW G12/F30/I01/I12 and other models (2014–2019); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Dec 2024
- SIB 01 01 24 EVAP purge valve warranty extension EVAP purge valve warranty extension on B38 engines (2016–2017); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Apr 2024
- SIB 17 01 21 Vent line cracking Vent line cracking on BMW G20/E90/E92/E93 and other models (2012–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Apr 2022
- SIB 12 27 16 Battery fault codes Battery fault codes on BMW G12/G30/F15/F30 and other models (2012–2020); BMW gives diagnosis and repair guidance. Service bulletin · Apr 2020
BMW service bulletins and warranty extensions filed with NHTSA that list the I12. Showing the 10 most relevant; see the I12 common problems page for the most frequent bulletin topics.
I12 specs
BMW's US figures we have on file run from 357 hp (i8) to 357 hp (i8), with 0-60 mph as quick as 4.2 s.
No manual gearbox appears in the EPA listings for this chassis. Full I12 specs: every US engine, transmission and drive by year →
Common problems & maintenance
I12 buyer's guide → I12 coding list I12 common problems → I12 maintenance schedule →
Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.