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BMW I8 warranty claim denied?
181 manufacturer communications on file
4 warranty extensions / campaigns 2014–2020 model years covered
If BMW recently denied your i8's warranty claim, you're not alone, and the denial may not be the final word. Across the 2014–2020 BMW i8, manufacturer records filed with NHTSA show 181 documented communications, including 4 formal warranty extensions or service campaigns covering issues like High-Voltage Battery Assembly temperature sensors, the EVAP system, and a 10-year/120,000-mile extension for the fuel tank pressure sensor. These filings show that BMW has acknowledged specific defects in this model's components, which can be relevant when a dealer denies coverage for a related repair.
Dealership denials sometimes happen before all applicable extended warranties, service campaigns, or documented defect patterns are considered. When a claim references a part tied to one of these filings, there may be grounds to request a second review using the manufacturer's own documentation.
ClaimRight offers a free assessment of your denial. We review your paperwork against the manufacturer's filed communications and outline what options may be available to you. There's no obligation, and our goal is simply to help you understand whether your situation matches documented, acknowledged issues for your vehicle.
What BMW has documented for the I8
Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.
2024-12-04 · B011124
Warranty extension the High-Voltage (HV) Battery Assembly Cell Modules Temperature Sensors (Internal NTC repair kit-specific) limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extende...
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2024-11-27 · B010924
Warranty extension The High-Voltage (HV) Battery AssemblysCell Modules Temperature Sensors (Internal NTC repair kit-specific) limited warranty fordefects in materials or workmanship has been extended...
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2024-04-11 · B010124
Warranty extension For the eligible vehicles and for the issue described below, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicleâÂÂs Evaporative Emission Con...
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2018-06-01 · B011318
Warranty extension X5 PHEV, I3 REX AND I8 FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES: For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending t...
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2024-05-01 · B360121
At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misalign...
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2024-01-11 · B611305
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. Thi...
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2023-07-01 · B651316
After a head unit or BDC/BCP is swapped, many functions or features in the head unit are not active and the fault "B7F87A: Component Protection Active" is stored in the head unit.
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2022-09-01 · B840922
Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration.
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2022-05-01 · SIB651312
The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map No...
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2022-04-01 · B170121
The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
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2021-09-01 · B651312
The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map No...
Official NHTSA document →
2021-05-01 · B840121
TELEMATICS UNIT DEACTIVATION DUE TO 3G CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY DISCONTINUATION: The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule...
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2020-11-01 · B612315
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full: Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full.There are no faul...
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2020-09-01 · B611820
BMW TURBOCORD PORTABLE EV 120 V/240 V CHARGER: The BMW-approved accessory TurboCord electric vehicle (EV) charger will not charge the vehicle.
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2020-07-01 · B340517
TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must b...
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2020-07-01 · B650709
NAVIGATION SYSTEM - REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROADMAP DATA: Do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle. Roads can change by up to 15% every year. To ensure the best n...
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2020-05-01 · B130420
TANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All mode...
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2020-05-01 · B610520
CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415 is displayed- "Increased battery drain! // Battery. Electrostatic discharg...
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2020-04-01 · B122716
DIAGNOSING NON FUNCTIONING eDRIVE: Vehicle will not go into "eDrive". No pertinent electric drivetrain fault codes to assist with diagnosis. "eDrive" may be greyed-out in the Centr...
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2020-04-01 · B513016
TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked Trunk/tailgate...
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2020-04-01 · B610920
CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. T...
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2020-04-01 · B650720
VEHICLE SOUND GENERATOR IS DIFFERENT AND LOUDER AFTER PROGRAMMING: Vehicles sound is different and louder after programming to an Integration level (I-level) between I001-1911-500...
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2020-04-01 · B652214
AUTOMATED ACTIVATION OF NAVIGATION SYSTEM DURING PDI/QC1: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B65 22 14 dated October 2015. The INITIAL NAV enabling code no...
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2020-04-01 · B840214
CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B84 02 14 dated May 2019. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are...
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Common questions
Can a denied BMW i8 warranty claim be reconsidered?
Yes, denials are sometimes reversible, particularly when the repair relates to a component covered by a documented warranty extension or service campaign. BMW has filed 4 such extensions for the i8 with NHTSA, covering parts like the HV battery temperature sensors and fuel tank pressure sensor. Reviewing your denial against these filings can clarify whether your situation may qualify for further consideration.
What is the BMW i8 fuel tank pressure sensor warranty extension?
In 2018, BMW extended the limited warranty for the fuel tank pressure sensor on eligible i8, X5 PHEV, and i3 REX vehicles to 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever comes first. If your denied claim involved this component, it may be worth confirming whether your vehicle falls within the eligible extension period before accepting the denial as final.
Why did BMW extend warranty coverage on the i8's High-Voltage battery sensors?
BMW filed warranty extensions in late 2024 specifically addressing defects in materials or workmanship for the HV Battery Assembly's cell module temperature sensors on eligible vehicles. These filings indicate the manufacturer acknowledged a recurring issue with this component, which may be relevant if your denied claim involved battery diagnostics or related sensor repairs.
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