The service and repair manual for the 2020 BMW i8 — the 1.5L I3 engine, 4 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 | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.5L I3 — 91 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Roadster Convertible 2-Door · Base Convertible 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door · Coupe Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 1 complaints · 14 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2020 i8 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 15
- General Information 1,356
- Electrical 12
- Engine Performance 76
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2020 i8
- Electrical System — propulsion system › traction battery · 20V601000The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.
Owners have filed 1 complaints and BMW has issued 14 technical service bulletins for the 2020 i8. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2020 i8 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2020 i8?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2020 model year, covering the 1.5L I3 across the Roadster Convertible 2-Door, Base Convertible 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door, Coupe Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2020 i8 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2020 i8, covering electrical system. 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 2020 i8 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2020 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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