BMW M8 Gran Coupe: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the BMW M8 Gran Coupe across 1 model years: 0 owner complaints and 161 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 161 | 0 |
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 4.4 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl 2020–2021
- automatic, 8-speed 2020–2021
Drive: AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 3 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Backover prevention. Rear camera and parking sensors after a rear impact.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The Fuel Injector Condition-Specific Repair Coverage Program applies to qualifying repairs for the…
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met
- The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3)
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few…
- At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e
- A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP)…
- Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop
- ?Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective February 9, 2023) on certain Model Year 2022 - 2023 BMW…
- The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still
- Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed
- Condensation is present on the inner surfaces in one or both taillights (circled)
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.