Model year guide

2017 BMW i8

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 BMW i8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2017 BMW i8 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2017 BMW i8 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined28 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2017 BMW i8 recalls 1

Air Bags NHTSA Campaign #16V914000 · 20/12/2016

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i x…

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2017 BMW i8 MPG & running costs

Combined28 mpg
City28 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,950
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
Electric range330 mi
Charge time (240V)2 hours
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume81 cu ft
Cargo volume5 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,000 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 BMW i8 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,750
Fuel only$14,750
Per mile$0.20

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2017 BMW i8 trims & engines on record

Trims
i8
Engines
1.5L 3-cyl 228 hp

2017 BMW i8 vehicles on record

2017 BMW i8 2017 BMW i8 i8WBY2Z2C33HV676908

Other BMW i8 model years

2019 2016 2014

2017 BMW i8 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 BMW i8 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2017 BMW i8. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2017 BMW i8 get?

The 2017 BMW i8 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 28 mpg combined (28 city / 29 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.