Model year 2026 · Subcompact Cars, Midsize Cars

2026 BMW 8 Series: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 BMW 8 Series at 19–24 mpg combined across 9 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 0 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

19–24

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as 840I, 840I XDRIVE.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a BMW dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2026 BMW 8 Series recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 BMW 8 Series, newest first.

Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft

NHTSA 26V525000 Reported Aug 12, 2026
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
36,823 (estimate)
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2026 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.
Risk
An 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.
Remedy
Dealers 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 were mailed October 8, 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 BMW 8 Series fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2026 BMW 8 Series EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
840i Convertible3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium21/29/24 mpg$3,400368
840i Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium21/29/24 mpg$3,400368
840i Gran Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium21/29/24 mpg$3,400368
840i xDrive Convertible3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium21/29/24 mpg$3,400373
840i xDrive Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium21/29/24 mpg$3,400373
840i xDrive Gran Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium21/29/24 mpg$3,400373
M850i xDrive Convertible4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium17/24/19 mpg$4,350456
M850i xDrive Coupe4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium17/24/19 mpg$4,350456
M850i xDrive Gran Coupe4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium17/24/19 mpg$4,350456

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2026 BMW 8 Series crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2026 BMW 8 Series NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 BMW 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE C N/A AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2026 BMW 8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE C N/A RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2026 BMW 8 SERIES COUPE 2 DR N/A AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2026 BMW 8 SERIES COUPE 2 DR N/A RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2026 BMW 8 SERIES GRAN COUPE 4 DR N/A AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2026 BMW 8 SERIES GRAN COUPE 4 DR N/A RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2026 BMW 8 Series owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2026 BMW 8 Series received since January 1, 2015.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other BMW 8 Series model years

BMW 8 Series by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2025 8 Series19–24 mpg21—
2024 8 Series19–24 mpg22—
2023 8 Series19–24 mpg40—
2022 8 Series19–25 mpg27—
2021 8 Series20–25 mpg50—
2020 8 Series23–25 mpg75—
2019 8 Series20 mpg310—

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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