repaired · 2023 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2020 BMW M8Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2020 BMW M8, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-096 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 12, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 BMW M8 has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Forward collision avoidance
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes
1Visibility
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2020 BMW M8 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An electrical short circuit can cause the transmission to shift to neutral resulting in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other M8 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the M8 median. How we score
'19'20'21'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 BMW M8 safety ratings
2020 BMW M8 2 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What M8 owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On [XXX]. My car went into unintended acceleration at full throttle of 8000 RPMs. The engine was stuck at maximum power and would not slow down. My car slide until it hit a curb and was forced to stop. However, the engine was still running at full maximum capacity at full unintended acceleration.…
While driving, the vehicle immediately went into full unintended acceleration without any input from the accelerator pedal. I removed my foot completely from the pedal, but engine RPM increased to full 7000 rpm’s and the throttle was stuck there. The vehicle surged forward unexpectedly. The car…
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