BMW I8 UK Recall Check

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2020/283 (2665)

Manufacturer Reference

0061670500 0061660500

Defect

A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

Remedy

Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2020/283 (2665)

Manufacturer Reference

0061670500 0061660500

Defect

A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

Remedy

Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2019/289 (120)

Manufacturer Reference

0012110500

Defect

The Electric Motor Electronics (EME) printed circuit board was not manufactured according to specifications

Remedy

The Electric Motor Electronics (EME) of vehicles affected will be replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2017/011 (668)

Manufacturer Reference

0072760100

Defect

The igniter for the certain airbag modules may not have been correctly manufactured which may affect air bag deployment in the event of a collision.

Remedy

Where necessary replace affected airbag modules.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2015/244 (41)

Manufacturer Reference

0012170400

Defect

The engine current sensors have not been calibrated correctly which could lead to an increased recuperation torque during vehicle deceleration. An increased recuperation torque during deceleration could lead to a vehicle oversteer condition in the i3 and vehicle understeer condition in the i8. This could lead to skidding on slippery roads during driving.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and calibrate sensors for measuring the engine current.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2014/190 (128)

Manufacturer Reference

0016890100

Defect

It is possible that lubricant contamination may result in the high current welding of the bolt for the fuel tank earth strap not being to specification. This could over time result in the fuel tank leaking. The driver will become aware of the leak either by the smell or dripping fuel after refuelling.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles and inspect the fuel tank. If necessary replace the fuel tank.