BMW Recalls 2015 i8 Vehicles for Electronic Stability Control Defect
BMW is recalling 2015 i8 vehicles because improperly drilled holes in the stability control unit may impair braking and handling, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking and stability control systems that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2015 i8 vehicles manufactured between May 29, 2015, and June 5, 2015. The recall addresses a defect in the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) hydraulic unit where improperly drilled holes may restrict one or more pistons. This restriction can impair DSC functions, including braking.
Impaired DSC functionality may negatively impact vehicle handling and braking, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on February 8, 2016.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the DSC hydraulic unit and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW I8
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Affected units
- 16
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- I8
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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