BMW M8 recalls

8 official safety recalls for the BMW M8 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Power windows and sunroof may close without the key present

    Reported February 17, 2023Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 23V0990003,193 vehicles affected

    The software may allow power windows and the sunroof to close after the digital key is removed, increasing the risk of injury to occupants inside. Dealers will update the software free of charge. The digital key's cellular and Wi-Fi functions will be deactivated until the update is installed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M2), and 2022-2023 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to be closed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems."
    Consequence
    Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  2. Brake system hydraulic unit may be incorrectly produced

    Reported February 22, 2021Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2021/0541,668 vehicles affected

    The integrated brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly. The unit will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE INTEGRATED BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC UNIT MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED INCORRECTLY
    Defect
    The Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly
    Remedy
    Replace the Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit.

  3. Rearview camera image may be obscured or missing

    Reported February 19, 2021Model years 2019–2021NHTSA campaign 21V09600013,858 vehicles affected

    When Reverse is selected, part of the rearview camera image may be obscured or the screen may not light up, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Dealers will inspect the camera software and update it if needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
    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 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."
    Consequence
    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.
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  4. Brake system shaft may separate

    Reported February 10, 2021Model years 2020–2021NHTSA campaign 21V062000893 vehicles affected

    A poorly welded rotor and shaft in the integrated brake system may separate during hard braking, causing loss of ABS and reduced braking assistance and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
    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 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.
    Consequence
    A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  5. Seatbelt buckle sensor wires may be too short

    Reported April 22, 2020Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2020/1202,934 vehicles affected

    The wires for the Hall sensor inside the seatbelt buckle may be too short. Check the front seatbelt buckles and replace them if faulty.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE CABLE LENGTHS FOR THE ELECTRIC CONNECTION OF THE HALL SENSOR INSIDE THE SEATBELT BUCKLE COULD BE TOO SHORT
    Defect
    The cable lengths for the electric connection of the hall sensor integrated inside the seatbelt buckle could be too short.
    Remedy
    R; The front seat belt buckles will be checked and replaced if they are found to be faulty.

  6. Front seat belt buckle sensors may misclassify occupants

    Reported March 19, 2020Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 20V1640003,316 vehicles affected

    Buckle sensors may detect a belted occupant as unbelted, causing the air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in a crash and increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the front buckles as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
    Remedy
    BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  7. Gearbox wiring harness may be damaged

    Reported February 3, 2020Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2019/4431,172 vehicles affected

    Incorrect routing could damage the gearbox wiring harness. The remedy is to rework the transmission wiring harness.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    INCORRECT ROUTING OF THE GEARBOX WIRING HARNESS
    Defect
    An incorrect routing of the gearbox wiring harness could lead to wiring harness damage
    Remedy
    On the affected vehicles the transmission wiring harness will be reworked

  8. Transmission wiring harness may short circuit

    Reported December 11, 2019Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 19V8830003,012 vehicles affected

    The transmission wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit, causing the transmission to shift to neutral and the vehicle to lose propulsion, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace damaged harnesses, reroute and secure all harnesses, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
    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.
    Consequence
    An electrical short circuit can cause the transmission to shift to neutral resulting in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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