BMW I3, I8 Recall R/2015/244: Steering May Not Behave As Designed, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Dec 2015
- Launched
- 41
- vehicles in the UK
- 0012170400
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled I3, I8 vehicles built between 9 October 2015 and 4 November 2015. The engine current sensors have not been calibrated correctly which could lead to an increased recuperation torque during vehicle deceleration. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and calibrate sensors for measuring the engine current. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING MAY NOT BEHAVE AS DESIGNED 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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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to an increased recuperation torque during vehicle deceleration.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and calibrate sensors for measuring the engine current.
Are You Affected?
I3, I8 built between 9 October 2015 and 4 November 2015 may be included. BMW estimates 41 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 0012170400 or the DVSA reference R/2015/244. 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/2015/240 on 2 Dec 2015, for driveshaft may fail. The one launched after it was R/2016/179 on 6 Jun 2016, for iSOFIX child restraint system may become insecure. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/244, launched 3 December 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.