BMW M8 years to avoid and best years
There are not enough BMW M8 years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2020 has the most complaints per year, at 0 (5 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, 2020 has the fewest complaints per year, at 0, from 5 complaints. The 2025 BMW M8 is too early to compare, at 0 per year so far, from 0 complaints. On the 2020 BMW M8, 1 of 5 complaints name Electrical system, Speed control, Engine.
Data as of .
BMW M8 reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market BMW M8. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 17 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 17 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 17 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 17 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 17 |
| 2020 → Most | 0 | 5 | 3 | Electrical system, Speed control, Engine | 17 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible, Gran Coupe
- Oil
- 0W-30 · 10.6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 275/35R20, 285/35R20
Known issues for this generation
Recall 19V883000 covers certain 2020 M8 Gran Coupe, Coupe, and Convertible vehicles (with 2019-2020 M5; ~3,012 units total) where the transmission wiring harness can be damaged and short-circuit, shifting to neutral with loss of propulsion; dealers replace damaged harnesses and reroute and secure all harnesses. Recall 21V062000 covers certain 2020-2021 M8 models (with 8 Series 840i/M850i, 740Li/750Li/M760Li, and X5/X6 models; ~893 units) for an integrated brake system fault that can reduce ABS and brake assist; dealers replace the integrated brake system.
Frequently asked questions
Which BMW M8 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, 2020 has the fewest complaints per year, at 0, from 5 complaints.
Which BMW M8 year has the most owner complaints?
2020 has the most complaints per year, at 0 (5 complaints). On the 2020 BMW M8, 1 of 5 complaints name Electrical system, Speed control, Engine.
How do BMW M8 owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough BMW M8 years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
Which BMW M8 years are too early to compare?
The 2025 BMW M8 is too early to compare, at 0 per year so far, from 0 complaints.
What engine oil does a US BMW M8 use?
0W-30 With filter, about 10.6 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US BMW M8?
Published US specs commonly list front 275/35R20, 285/35R20 and rear 275/35R20, 285/35R20; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US BMW M8?
Recall 19V883000 covers certain 2020 M8 Gran Coupe, Coupe, and Convertible vehicles (with 2019-2020 M5; ~3,012 units total) where the transmission wiring harness can be damaged and short-circuit, shifting to neutral with loss of propulsion; dealers replace damaged harnesses and reroute and secure all harnesses. Recall 21V062000 covers certain 2020-2021 M8 models (with 8 Series 840i/M850i, 740Li/750Li/M760Li, and X5/X6 models; ~893 units) for an integrated brake system fault that can reduce ABS and brake assist; dealers replace the integrated brake system.