BMW I8 Recall R/2014/190: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jan 2015
- Launched
- 128
- vehicles in the UK
- 0016890100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled I8 vehicles built between 21 March 2014 and 12 September 2014. Lubricant contamination may result in the high current welding of the bolt for the fuel tank earth strap not being to specification. The dealer will inspect the fuel tank. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the high current welding of the bolt for the fuel tank earth strap not being to specification.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the fuel tank.
Are You Affected?
I8 built between 21 March 2014 and 12 September 2014 may be included. BMW estimates 128 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 0016890100 or the DVSA reference R/2014/190. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2014/188 on 6 Jan 2015, for seat belt may malfunction. The one launched after it was R/2015/109 on 8 Jun 2015, for engine may stall. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/190, launched 14 January 2015. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.