The service and repair manual for the 2017 BMW i8 — the 1.5L I3 engine, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.5L I3 — 91 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Pure Impulse Coupe 2-Door · Red Edition Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 0 complaints · 25 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2017 i8 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 15
- Engine Performance 108
- Accessories & Equipment 37
- General Information 1,401
- Body & Frame 56
- Maintenance 32
- Steering 44
- Drivelines & Axles 22
- Suspension 24
- Electrical 31
- Engine Mechanical 40
- Wheel Nut 89
- Tire Pressure Sensor Nut 35
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2017 i8
- Air Bags · 16V914000If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increas.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and BMW has issued 25 technical service bulletins for the 2017 i8. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2017 i8 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2017 i8?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2017 model year, covering the 1.5L I3 across the Pure Impulse Coupe 2-Door, Red Edition Coupe 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2017 i8 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2017 i8, covering air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 2017 i8 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2017 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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