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2022 BMW 8 Series

Gas
Subcompact Cars
10 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
77 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA7
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA25 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019

The 2022 BMW 8 Series is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact car with 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 840i Convertible, is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 7 complaints, most often about the electrical system.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
840i ConvertibleGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo222925$3,100
840i CoupeGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo233025$3,100
840i Gran CoupeGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo222925$3,100
840i xDrive ConvertibleGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo202723$3,350
840i xDrive CoupeGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo202723$3,350
840i xDrive Gran CoupeGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo202723$3,350
M850i xDrive CoupeGasAWD4.4L 8-cyl turbo172520$3,900
Alpina B8 Gran CoupeGasAWD4.4L 8-cyl turbo172419$4,100
M850i xDrive ConvertibleGasAWD4.4L 8-cyl turbo172419$4,100
M850i xDrive Gran CoupeGasAWD4.4L 8-cyl turbo172419$4,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 43826, 43824, 43834, 43827, 43825, 43835, 43804, 43807, 43805, 43806.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Power Train

27,720 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2026 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.RiskAn unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged driveshaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.FixDealers will inspect the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle differential, and apply adhesive or replace the driveshaft and rear axle differential, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V525000reported Aug 12, 2026BMW of North America, LLC
!critical

Electrical System

145,102 vehicles
ProblemBMW 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.RiskAn overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.FixDealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V644000reported Sep 25, 2025BMW of North America, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
7complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2022: 1 · 2025: 3 · 2026: 3

Most-cited components

Electrical System6
Engine2
Wheels1
Power Train1

What owners describe

“Drive Shaft Failed a second time within a year. This time they are saying the Differential stripped it this time. Both incidents i was on highway and car completed stalled out of the randomly no warning or alerts both times on interstate. BMW just provided services to my car i had front brakes replaced, oil change and …”Jul 14, 2026 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2022 BMW 840I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V644000 (Electrical System) in 2025. The contact had been working with the local dealer and was informed that parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that parts we…”Apr 14, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“In September 2025, BMW issued a recall # 25V644 for a safety related potential fire issue on the starter for my 2022 840i Gran Coupe. It has now been 4 months, and BMW is still telling me they do not have the assigned parts to resolve this issue. Furthermore, NHTSA has somehow dropped this recall off the records for th…”Jan 26, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other 8 Series model years

A

2026 BMW 8 Series

1 recalls · 0 complaints

C

2025 BMW 8 Series

2 recalls · 0 complaints

C

2024 BMW 8 Series

2 recalls · 2 complaints

D

2023 BMW 8 Series

4 recalls · 0 complaints

F

2021 BMW 8 Series

4 recalls · 0 complaints

F

2020 BMW 8 Series

5 recalls · 4 complaints

C

2019 BMW 8 Series

3 recalls · 1 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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