Model year
2026 BMW 8 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 8 Series for 2026. Under the matched names 840I and 840I XDRIVE, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 0 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 19–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,400–$4,350, 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 2026. 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 840I XDRIVE | 1 | 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…
Complaints for 840I
No complaints are listed for this name.
Investigations for 840I
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONVERTIBLE C N/A AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| CONVERTIBLE C N/A RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| COUPE 2 DR N/A AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| COUPE 2 DR N/A RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| GRAN COUPE 4 DR N/A AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| GRAN COUPE 4 DR N/A 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 | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 840i xDrive Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 840i Convertible · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 840i xDrive Convertible · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| M850i xDrive Coupe · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| M850i xDrive Convertible · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| 840i Gran Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 840i xDrive Gran Coupe · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| M850i xDrive Gran Coupe · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
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