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2024 BMW 8 Series: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2024 BMW 8 Series with NHTSA, and it has 2 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

What owners complain about most

Engine & cooling1

Transmission & drivetrain1

Wheels & tires1

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.

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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 2024 BMW 8 Series have?

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (1), transmission & drivetrain (1), wheels & tires (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2024 BMW 8 Series have?

2 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2024 BMW 8 Series get?

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