This file gathers the known defects of the BMW M8, written and sourced by the community. Anyone can read; a free account lets you contribute. A defect earns the seal once enough reputable contributors have validated it.
Most serious reported defects
No defect documented for this selection yet.
RecallModerateGearboxEU
En raison d’une erreur de fabrication, la couture de soudure de l’unité de commande de transmission intégrée (itcu) peut ne pas avoir été correctement exécutée. en conséquence, l’huile de transmission pourrait s’infiltrer dans l’itcu, ce qui la fait échouer. cela peut entraîner une crise de transmission, augmentant le risque d’accident.
RecallModerateElectricalNA
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."
RecallModerateBrakesEU
L’unité hydraulique défectueuse du système de freinage peut entraîner un support de freinage limité et une distance de freinage accrue. en outre, dans de tels cas, le système abs ne serait pas disponible. cela entraînera un risque accru d’accident.
BulletinMinorBodyNA
The Fuel Injector Condition-Specific Repair Coverage Program applies to qualifying repairs for the required replacement of one or more the fuel injectors which were determined to have failed due to a buildup of external corrosion in the engines center fuel injector bore area that resulted after this location was periodically contaminated by engine coolant residue over time. This special programs coverage is 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the vehicle's original in-service / first delivery date.
BulletinMinorBodyNA
The Fuel Injector Condition-Specific Repair Coverage Program applies to qualifying repairs for the required replacement of one or more the fuel injectors which were determined to have failed due to a buildup of external corrosion in the engines center fuel injector bore area that resulted after this location was periodically contaminated by engine coolant residue over time. This special programs coverage is 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the vehicle's original in-service / first delivery date.
BulletinMinorEngineNA
Engine Return
Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).