Defect Summary: 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 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The 2020 BMW M8 is associated with 5 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE, accounting for 1 reports (20% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 9 certified vehicle configurations spanning 4.4l 8-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 17 to 20 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 5 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE (1 / 20%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 1 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 17–20 MPG (9 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2020 BMW M8?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M850i xDrive Coupe | 4.4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,800 / yr |
| M850i xDrive Convertible | 4.4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 17 MPG | 25 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,800 / yr |
| M850i xDrive Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 17 MPG | 25 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,800 / yr |
| M8 Coupe | 4.4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $4,450 / yr |
| M8 Competition Coupe | 4.4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $4,450 / yr |
| M8 Convertible | 4.4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $4,450 / yr |
| M8 Competition Convertible | 4.4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $4,450 / yr |
| M8 Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $4,450 / yr |
| M8 Competition Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $4,450 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2020 BMW M8?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR AWD | — |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2020 BMW M8 models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2020 BMW M8?
Summary of 5 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
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 2020 BMW M8 problems & component breakdown (5 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2020 BMW M8?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: 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 brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance.
Defect Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and 840i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
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.
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