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The 2022 BMW 8 Series is associated with 7 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 4 reports (57% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 10 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3l 6-cyl and 4.4l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 19 to 25 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 7 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Electrical System (4 / 57%)
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 19–25 MPG across 10 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 BMW 8 Series?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
840i Coupe 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
840i Convertible 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
840i Gran Coupe 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
840i xDrive Coupe 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
840i xDrive Convertible 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
840i xDrive Gran Coupe 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
M850i xDrive Coupe 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
M850i xDrive Convertible 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
M850i xDrive Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
Alpina B8 Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 BMW 8 Series?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
C AWD —
2 DR AWD —
Gran Coupe 4 DR AWD —
C RWD —
2 DR RWD —
Gran Coupe 4 DR RWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 BMW 8 Series models.
View complete 2022 BMW 8 Series crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 BMW 8 Series?

Summary of 7 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
7
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Electrical System 4 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,ENGINE 1 complaint
Powertrain 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2022 BMW 8 Series problems & component breakdown (4 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 BMW 8 Series?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V525000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a vehicle rollaway.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle differential, and apply adhesive or replace the driveshaft and rear axle differential, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.
NHTSA Campaign #25V644000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025.
View all 2022 BMW 8 Series recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2022 BMW 8 Series

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2022 BMW 8 Series

How many safety recalls does the 2022 BMW 8 Series have?

The 2022 BMW 8 Series is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 2 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2022 BMW 8 Series?

NHTSA records list 7 consumer defect complaints for the 2022 BMW 8 Series. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Electrical System, appearing in 4 filings (57% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2022 BMW 8 Series defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2022 BMW 8 Series?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2022 BMW 8 Series in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2022 BMW 8 Series get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2022 BMW 8 Series range from 19 to 25 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.