2021 BMW M8Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 BMW M8. It is covered by 2 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 February 19, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 BMW M8 has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2021 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.

96%repaired · 2023 Q1

Sensing system: camera

Recall 21V-096 · Feb 19, 2021 · 13,858 vehicles · 13,324 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

97%repaired · 2023 Q1

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 21V-062 · Feb 10, 2021 · 893 vehicles · 868 repaired

Risk. A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2021 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

2021 BMW M8 safety ratings

2021 BMW M8 Convertible C AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard

Own a 2021 M8?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.