2023 BMW 8 SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2023 BMW 8 SERIES
The 2023 BMW 8 SERIES has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2023 BMW 8 SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2023 BMW 8 SERIES, potentially affecting up to 552 vehicles.
Recall 23V821000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
| 552 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series...
Consequence: Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2023 BMW 8 SERIES
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 BMW 8 SERIES.
Safety Rating for the 2023 BMW 8 SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 BMW 8 SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 BMW 8 SERIES
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 BMW 8 SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B540125 — STRUCTURE:BODY
When the vehicle is parked in the sun for longperiod of time, the convertible top will notopen. Note: While pressing and holding down the top’s actuation button for a normal top opening cycle- The side windows open The rear bow folds upwards The convertible top unlocks at the front bow...
B068424 — STRUCTURE:BODY
Rear Spoiler Return
B660224 — LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
In the operation of Frontal Collision or Lane Departure systems, once a restriction is detected, a yellow warning indicator will be displayed for either system in the instrument cluster (aka “Kombi”). The illuminated warning will remain until the restriction is eliminated and no longer detected. A check control message maynot...
B660224 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
In the operation of Frontal Collision or Lane Departure systems, once a restriction is detected, a yellow warning indicator will be displayed for either system in the instrument cluster (aka “Kombi”). The illuminated warning will remain until the restriction is eliminated and no longer detected. A check control message maynot...
B511524 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DELIVERY STOP: SUN VISOR
NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 BMW 8 SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 8 SERIES
- 2018 BMW 8 SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2023 BMW 8 SERIES (current)