Across 2 model years, the BMW M8 has 16 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are vehicle speed control and electrical system. 2020 drew the most complaints (15), 2019 the fewest (1).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for BMW M8 vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $64,699–$84,716.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2020 (15 complaints). Lowest: 2019 (1).
Mixed sentiment with a clear divide between appreciation for its capabilities and criticism of its character. The vehicle is widely acknowledged as extremely fast, comfortable, luxurious, and built to a high quality with tight assembly tolerances.
Described as bland, boring, or lacking visceral feel despite high performance.
Described as very stiff, to the point of compromising its grand touring comfort, especially when compared to the M850i.
Noted as "terrible" and worse than some competitors like Aston Martin.
On the hot-V 4.4L V8 in related models (M6), noted as a potential age-related concern for the M8.
Owner insights cover all generations of the M8. Individual model years are broken down above.
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