2020 Bmw M8 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:windshield:electrical Heating Element (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Back Over Prevention:software 2021-02-19 · campaign 21V096000 · 13,858 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 x
Risk: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic 2021-02-10 · campaign 21V062000 · 893 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, and 2021 M3, M3 Competition, M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, X5 xDrive45e, 745 Le xDrive. The rotor and shaft within the integrated bra
Risk: A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical System:wiring 2019-12-11 · campaign 19V883000 · 3,012 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 M5 and 2020 M8 Gran Coupe, M8 Coupe, and M8 Convertible vehicles. The transmission wiring harness can become damaged, resulting in an electrical short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can cause the transmission to shift to neutral resulting in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace any damaged transmission harnesses. All harnesses will be rerouted and secured. These repairs will be performed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 3, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (163)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2025-09-19 · B011724 · Warranty Program/Extension
the fuel injector condition-specific repair coverage program applies to qualifying repairs for the required replacement of one or more the fuel injectors which were determined to have failed due to a buildup of external corrosion in the engine’s center fuel injector bore area that resulted after thi
Fuel/Propulsion System 2025-07-09 · B011724 · Warranty Program/Extension
the fuel injector condition-specific repair coverage program applies to qualifying repairs for the required replacement of one or more the fuel injectors which were determined to have failed due to a buildup of external corrosion in the engine’s center fuel injector bore area that resulted after thi
Engine 2025-06-17 · B063525 · Other
engine return
Engine 2024-12-11 · B010821 · Warranty Program/Extension
the nvld limited emission related warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-12-10 · B011724 · Warranty Program/Extension
the fuel injector condition-specific repair coverage program applies to qualifying repairs for the required replacement of one or more the fuel injectors which were determined to have failed due to a buildup of external corrosion in the engine’s center fuel injector bore area that resulted after thi
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-04-15 · B170324 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw ag has issued a delivery stop (effective april 15, 2024) on certain model year 2018 - 2023 bmw vehicles that were produced between november 7, 2017, and september 9, 2022.
Showing the 6 most recent of 163 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-01-12 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“on [xxx]. my car went into unintended acceleration at full throttle of 8000 rpms. the engine was stuck at maximum power and would not slow down. my car slide until it hit a curb and was forced to stop. however, the engine was still running at full maximum capacity at full unintended acceleration. my [xxx] son had to go to er and it almost cost …”
2025-12-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“engine misfire and loss of power. too to bmw for check up. it was coolant tank leak into injectors. bmw is not replacing the tank as part of recall. it is changing only injectors even though the recall specifically addresses the tank causing the issue. bmw argument is as part of recall this was checked and tank was fine so not replaced as part or …”
2025-12-11 · Vehicle Speed Control“while driving, the vehicle immediately went into full unintended acceleration without any input from the accelerator pedal. i removed my foot completely from the pedal, but engine rpm increased to full 7000 rpm’s and the throttle was stuck there. the vehicle surged forward unexpectedly. the car spun in circles 180 degrees and wouldn’t stop. this wa…”
2020-09-15 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:windshield:electrical Heating Element · 1,700 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2020 bmw m8. the contact stated that while driving in the rain at 55 mph, the windshield became foggy. the contact activated the defroster/defogger however, failed to immediately clear the windshield. the contact pulled over and waited for the windshield to clear up. the contact resumed normal driving. on another occasion, th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.