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2023 BMW 8 Series: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2023 BMW 8 Series with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

24 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$8,500

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	24 mpg
Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	24 mpg
Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	24 mpg
Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	24 mpg
Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	24 mpg
Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	24 mpg
Automatic (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L	All-Wheel Drive	19 mpg
Automatic (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L	All-Wheel Drive	19 mpg
Automatic (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L	All-Wheel Drive	19 mpg
Automatic (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L	All-Wheel Drive	19 mpg

Recalls

Power Train › Driveline › DriveshaftAug 12, 2026 · campaign 26V525000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a vehicle rollaway.
Electrical System › Starter AssemblySep 25, 2025 · campaign 25V644000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)Dec 6, 2023 · campaign 23V821000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8
Electrical System › SoftwareFeb 17, 2023 · campaign 23V099000
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,

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Other years of the BMW 8 Series

Year	Reliability
2026	Not rated yet
2025	Not rated yet
2024	Not rated yet
2023	Not rated yet
2022	Not rated yet
2021	Not rated yet
2020	Not rated yet
2019	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2023 BMW 8 Series have?

Owners have filed 0 complaints with NHTSA. We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2023 BMW 8 Series have?

4 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2023 BMW 8 Series get?

Up to 24 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.