2014 BMW i8 Base
WBY2Z2C56EVX64901
Vehicle history report for the 2014 BMW i8 Base (VIN WBY2Z2C56EVX64901). White, coupe, 1.5L 3-cyl 362 hp, electric. 2,119 mi reported. Registered in Tx. 1 open safety recall. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
Full vehicle history report
What a full report checks for VIN WBY2Z2C56EVX64901
A full report searches national title databases (NMVTIS) and licensed history providers for this VIN and shows whatever records are on file — not every vehicle has every record type. The decode, safety recalls and owner complaints above are always free.
Safety recalls 1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 i8 vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2014, to September 16, 2014. A bolt used to attach a ground cable between the tank and the vehicle chassis may not have been properly welded during manufacturing.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank if necessary, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2014 BMW i8, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 1
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2014 BMW i8.
SUSPENSION
REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING. THE CAR ONLY HAS 24K MILES SINCE NEW. BMW BULLETIN SUGGESTED REPLACEMENT ON BOTH REAR SUSPENSIONS BUT NO OWNERS WERE INFORMED OF THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT. SUSPENSION FAILURES SHOULD BE CATEGORIZED AS CRITICAL LIFE/SAFETY RECALL ITEMS INSTEAD OF JUST A SECRET BULLETIN ITEM.
NHTSA ODI #11298552
