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BMW 8 Series safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the BMW 8 Series since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the BMW 8 Series. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
5 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 5 launched 2019 to 2022
  • Most recent 22 August 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/255
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 5 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2021 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your BMW 8 Series?

Not every BMW 8 Series is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

BMW 8 Series recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2019 to 2026

2021 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

BMW 8 Series safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’19 1
’20 1
’21 2
’22 1
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every BMW 8 Series recall, newest first

2022 1 recall

Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold

Launched 22 August 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/255 Manufacturer ref. 0013440300

Defect
Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.
Remedy
The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.
Vehicles affected
322,745 across everything the recall covers
Built
8 Feb 2018 to 21 Sept 2020
DVSA lists it as
“8 SERIES COUPE”, “8 SERIES GRAN COUPE”, “8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE”

2021 2 recalls

Affected vehicles may be fitted with brake discs which are not to specification

Launched 15 March 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/085 Manufacturer ref. 0034560200 0034570200

Defect
Affected vehicles may be fitted with brake discs which were not produced according to the specifications
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the brake discs will be checked and if necessary replaced
Vehicles affected
705 across everything the recall covers
Built
29 Jan 2021 to 5 Feb 2021

The integrated brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly

Launched 22 February 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/054 Manufacturer ref. 0034550200

Defect
The Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly
Remedy
Replace the Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit.
Vehicles affected
139 across everything the recall covers
Built
13 Feb 2020 to 30 Nov 2020
DVSA lists it as
“8 SERIES COUPE”, “8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE”, “8 SERIES GRAN COUPE”

2020 1 recall

The cable lengths for the electric connection of the hall sensor inside the seatbelt buckle could be too short

Launched 22 April 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/120 Manufacturer ref. 0072130200 BMW

Defect
The cable lengths for the electric connection of the hall sensor integrated inside the seatbelt buckle could be too short.
Remedy
R; The front seat belt buckles will be checked and replaced if they are found to be faulty.
Vehicles affected
326 across everything the recall covers
Built
6 Feb 2020 to 4 Mar 2020
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“8 SERIES COUPE”, “8 SERIES CONVERTIBLE”, “8 SERIES GRAN COUPE”

2019 1 recall

The flange of the high pressure fuel pumps may not have been attached to the cylinder head correctly

Launched 24 July 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/369 Manufacturer ref. 0013090300

Defect
The flange of the HPFP may not have been attached to the cylinder head according to specifications.
Remedy
Both High Pressure Fuel Pumps will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
3 across everything the recall covers
Built
13 Mar 2019 to 26 Apr 2019
Also covers

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 5 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the BMW 8 Series. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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