2020 BMW I8 RoadsterBmw I8 Roadster 2020

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 2020 BMW i8 2 DR AWD, manufacturered by Bmw M Gmbh.
The vehicle is described as a All-Wheel Drive Two Seaters 2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
BMWWBY WBY Premium And Electricity
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
26 MPG29 MPG191 g/mile
Hybrid City MPGHybrid Highway MPGHybrid Charge Time
68 MPG70 MPG3 Hours
2020 BMW I8 Roadster
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the charge time of a 2020 BMW I8 Roadster?
     - The 2020 BMW I8 Roadster has a full charge time of 3 hours at 240V.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 2020 BMW I8 Roadster?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 2020 BMW I8 Roadster can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 2020 BMW I8 Roadster?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2020 BMW I8 Roadster is $2450.
  • Where is the 2020 BMW I8 Roadster produced?
     - The 2020 BMW I8 Roadster is produced in Leipzig, Germany.
  • Are there recalls for the 2020 BMW I8 Roadster?
     - There are 2 recall(s) for the 2020 BMW I8 Roadster, additional information is below.
  • Does the 2020 BMW I8 Roadster work with Apple Carplay?
     - The I8 Roadster does support Apple Carplay.
  • How much horsepower does the 2020 BMW I8 Roadster have?
     - The 2020 BMW I8 Roadster has 228 horsepower.
  • How much does the 2020 BMW I8 Roadster weigh?
     - The 2020 BMW I8 Roadster is listed to weigh 3671 lbs.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
  • 1.5L 3 cylinder 6-speed automatic with select shift
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 183121 [USA]: The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.

  • Recall R/2020/283 [UK]: Remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 6-spd All-Wheel Drive I8 Roadster

    Description Data
    Combined electricity consumption in kw-hrs/100 miles49.0
    Engine cylinders3
    Engine displacement in liters1.5
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsSIDI; PHEV
    TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline500
    Electric motor (kw-hrs)105kW DCPM
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 16.37773
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 24.31174
    Time to charge an electric vehicle in hours at 240 v3
    City mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1,25.5497
    City mpg for fuel type 268
    Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 2,67.5678
    City electricity consumption in kw-hrs/100 miles50
    EPA city utility factor (share of electricity) for phev0.417
    Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 1191
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,27
    Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1,27.1257
    Combined mpg for fuel type 269
    Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 2,68.736
    Combined electricity consumption in kw-hrs/100 miles49.0
    EPA combined utility factor (share of electricity) for phev0.42
    Engine cylinders3
    Engine displacement in liters1.5
    Drive axle typeAll-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index110
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov detailsSIDI; PHEV
    EPA fuel economy score (-1 = not available)8
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2450
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium and Electricity
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    EPA ghg score (-1 = not available)10
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,29
    Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1,29.3376
    Highway mpg for fuel type 270
    Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 2,70.2198
    Highway electricity consumption in kw-hrs/100 miles48.0
    EPA highway utility factor (share of electricity) for phev0.424
    Vehicle record id42370
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)5
    Model name (carline)I8 Roadster
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modetrue
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)81
    EPA city range for fuel type 217.53
    EPA highway range for fuel type 217.94
    TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 133.1
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 295.8
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 141.9
    EPA vehicle size classTwo Seaters
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline500
    If t, this vehicle is turbochargedT
    Fuel type 2. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the alternative fuel (e.g. e85, electricity, cng, lpg). for single fuel vehicles, this field is not usedElectricity
    EPA range for fuel type 218
    Electric motor (kw-hrs)105kW DCPM
    3-character manufacturer codeBMX
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Dec 03 00:00:00 EST 2019
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Fri Mar 25 00:00:00 EDT 2022
    Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles)Y
    EPA composite gasoline-electricity city mpge for plug-in hybrid vehicles34
    EPA composite gasoline-electricity highway mpge for plug-in hybrid vehicles38
    EPA composite gasoline-electricity combined city-highway mpge for plug-in hybrid vehicles)36
EPA Test Results
  • BMW: I8 Coupe, I8 Roadster - Test: LBMXV01.5I8P

    Description Data
    Displacement (L)1.5
    Curb Weight (lbs.)3671
    Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs.)4189
    Equivalent Test Weight (lbs.)4000
    Test Drive Description4-Wheel Drive
    Transmission Type DescriptionAutomatic
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B611305 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
  • B360121 - STEERING: At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees f) and slow driving speeds (i.E. When parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic ackno
  • B840922 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an ims configuration.
  • SIB651312 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The headunit high (hu-h), also called nbt, began replacing the car information computer (cic) on certain my2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map north america next. The headunit high 2 (hu-h2), also called n
  • B651312 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): The headunit high (hu-h), also called nbt, began replacing the car information computer (cic) on certain my2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map north america next. The headunit high 2 (hu-h2), also called n
  • B840121 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Telematics unit deactivation due to 3g cellular technology discontinuation: the discontinuation of 3g cellular communication for combox, tcb 3g and atm 3g (telematics controlmodule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provide
  • B612315 - EQUIPMENT: Low washer fluid warning light is illuminated when the washer fluid tank is full: low washer fluid warning light is illuminated when the washer fluid tank is full.There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid level switch.
  • B611820 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Bmw turbocord portable ev 120 v/240 v charger: the bmw-approved accessory turbocord electric vehicle (ev) charger will not charge the vehicle.
  • B650709 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Navigation system - reporting missing or incorrect roadmap data: do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle. Roads can change by up to 15% every year. To ensure the best navigation experience, we do everything in our power to creat
  • B340517 - WHEELS: Ticking noise while cornering without the brakes applied: ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving.
  • B610520 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Ccm displayed "increased battery drain" caused by controller: a yellow ccm (check control message) id 415 is displayed- "increased battery drain! // battery. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" the resul
  • B130420 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Tank ventilation and mixture control faults stored in the dme: the engine malfunction warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the dme. All models: fc 191c02 - fuel tank ventilation system 2nd discharge p
  • B122716 - POWER TRAIN: Diagnosing non functioning edrive: vehicle will not go into "edrive". No pertinent electric drivetrain fault codes to assist with diagnosis. "edrive" may be greyed-out in the central information display (cid) and is not selectable. Msa deac
Known Recall Investigations
  • Pedestrian alert sounds investigation # DP22005

    Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at nhtsa.Gov under odi number 11486072.Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.The petitioner asserts that hybrid and electric vehicles to which the standard does not apply should be found to contain a safety defect. In support of the petition, the petitioner includes findings contained in a bill introduced in the house of representatives in 2009, the pedestrian safety enhancement act of 2009, h.R. 734, 111th cong. (2009). A related bill, the pedestrian safety enhancement act of 2010, became law in january 2011 (pub. L. 111-373). The petitioner requests that nhtsa require all electric and hybrid vehicles comply with fmvss 141, regardless of production date.The defect petition has been opened to evaluate the issue and determine whether to grant or deny the petition.The associated product list is not exhaustive and may contain vehicles that are equipped with pedestrian alert sounds.

NHTSA decoded information from VIN

139 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
ABSStandard
Air Bag Loc Curtain1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Knee1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Air Bag Loc Side1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Auto Reverse SystemStandard
Automatic Pedestrian Alerting SoundStandard
Axles2
Body ClassCoupe
CAN_AACNStandard
Daytime Running LightStandard
DisplacementCC1499.4163560
DisplacementCI91.5
DisplacementL1.5
Doors2
Dynamic Brake SupportStandard
ESCStandard
Electrification LevelPHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Engine Cylinders3
EngineHP228
EngineKW170.0196
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Fuel Type PrimaryElectric
Fuel Type SecondaryGasoline
Keyless IgnitionStandard
Lower Beam Headlamp Light SourceLED
MakeBMW
MakeID452
ManufacturerBMW AG
Manufacturer Id966
Modeli8
ModelID2179
Model Year2020
NCSA Body Type2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe
NCSA MakeBMW
NCSA Modeli8
Pedestrian Automatic Emergency BrakingStandard
Plant CityLEIPZIG
Plant CountryGERMANY
PretensionerYes
Rear Visibility SystemStandard
Seat Belts AllManual
Seat Rows2
Seats4
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam SwitchingStandard
Steering LocationLeft-Hand Drive (LHD)
TPMSIndirect
Traction ControlStandard
Transmission Speeds6
Transmission StyleAutomatic
VINWBY2Z4C02L7F40657
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Wheel Base Short110.2
Wheel Size Front20
Wheel Size Rear20
Wheels4
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20201222

The contact owns a 2020 bmw i8. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v601000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The mechanic stated that there were several high voltage battery cells that were faulty. The battery cells were rebuilt however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer twice however, the failure recurred with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired and would be going back to the dealer for the fourth time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they were attempting to determine a solution. The failure mileage was 952.

Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
WBY2Z4C02L7F406572020i8LEIPZIG , GERMANY

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