Model year
2020 BMW 8 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 8 Series for 2020. Under the matched names 840I and 840I XDRIVE, NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 4 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 840I are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), ENGINE (1), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 23–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,300–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2019 9 complaints
- 2020 4 complaints
- 2021 0 complaints
- 2022 7 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
- 2024 2 complaints
- 2025 0 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2020. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 840I | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 840I XDRIVE | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for 840I
26V525000 · Aug 12, 2026
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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…
25V644000 · Sep 25, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
24V576000 · Aug 1, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the…
21V096000 · Feb 19, 2021
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i…
21V062000 · Feb 10, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5…
20V164000 · Mar 19, 2020
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; AIR BAGS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and 840i xDrive Convertible…
Complaints for 840I
4 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for 840I
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| C AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Gran 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Gran 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840i Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| 840i xDrive Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 840i Convertible · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 840i xDrive Convertible · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 840i Gran Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 840i xDrive Gran Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2020 BMW 8 Series at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.