2021 BMW M8 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2021 BMW M8 yet, but there are 2 recalls. 2 recalls cover this model year.

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BMW M8 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, BMW M8. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2021 BMW M8 recalls (2)

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 21V-096 · Feb 19, 2021 · 13,858 vehicles

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…

Remedy: 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

NHTSA recall 21V-062 · Feb 10, 2021 · 893 vehicles

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…

Remedy: 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.

2021 BMW M8 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.4L 8-cyl turbo8-speed automaticAWD15 / 21 / 17

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2021 BMW M8 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2021 BMW M8, the most recent from February 19, 2021 (software). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.