KNOWN FAULTS · BMW
Known faults for the BMW i8.
2014–2020 · Plug-in hybrid
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1 known fault with sources
Engines: 1.5 (B38) + eléctrico (Plug-in hybrid)
2020–2021 BMW plug-in hybrid batteryHigh-voltage battery
- Engine / equipment
- BMW 330e, 530e, X3 xDrive30e, X5 xDrive45e, 745e, i8 and MINI Countryman SE ALL4 plug-in hybrids
- Period mentioned
- 2020–2021
- Symptoms
- Usually none before failure. In rare cases, a battery short-circuit with a fire risk, especially while charging.
- Possible cause described
- During cell production (supplier Samsung) welding debris got into some cells, which can cause a short-circuit. BMW recalled about 26,900 cars worldwide and, until a fix was ready, asked owners not to charge them.
- Check for the garage
- Confirm by VIN with BMW that the battery recall has been done; if not, do not charge the car until it is checked.
- Cost cited in the source
- Free under the recall: inspection and module replacement if neededA rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
The Drive: BMW recalls 26,900 plug-in hybridsGreen Car Reports: BMW widens the recall to almost all its 2020–2021 PHEVsNHTSA: BMW recall report 20V-490
View full entryEngines for this model
- 1.5 (B38) + eléctricoPlug-in hybrid