BMW I8: Steering May Not Behave As Designed
BMW is recalling 82 i8 and i3 vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because improperly calibrated engine current sensors can cause unexpected steering behavior during deceleration on slippery roads. The sensors allow too much regenerative braking force, which can make the i8 understeer or the i3 oversteer. BMW will recalibrate the sensors to fix the issue.
- Recalling firm
- BMW
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW i8, BMW i3. Units affected: 82
- Reason
- 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.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2015-12-03
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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