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2020 BMW M8 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2020 BMW M8 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 17,763 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

BACK OVER PREVENTION 21V096000 2021-02-19 13,858 affected
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…

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 21V062000 2021-02-10 893 affected
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…

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19V883000 2019-12-11 3,012 affected
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.

Complaints by component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE
1
1crashes1injuries
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
1
Total complaints8

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2025-12-26

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2025-12-03

“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…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2025-12-03

“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…”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING · reported 2025-12-03

“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.…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-12-03

“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.…”

ENGINE · reported 2025-12-03

“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.…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2025-12-03

“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…”

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT · reported 2020-09-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 BMW M8 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.