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SevereNHTSA·15V882000·Announced 2015-12-28

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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
Category
Vehicle — Braking / Stability Control
Hazard
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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