2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 BMW M8 Gran Coupe.
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recalls
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owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
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mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
NHTSA campaign 20V164000 · reported March 19, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC · 3,316 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
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 risk
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.
The fix
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.
Electrical system: wiring · Power train: automatic transmission
NHTSA campaign 19V883000 · reported December 11, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC · 3,012 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
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.
The risk
An electrical short circuit can cause the transmission to shift to neutral resulting in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 BMW M8 Gran Coupe, the most recent reported on March 19, 2020 (Seat belts: pretensioner, Seat belts: front, warning light/devices, Seat belts: front, buckle assembly, Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 BMW M8 Gran Coupe?
There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2020 BMW M8 Gran Coupe.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.