BMW · 8 Series · 2022
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Recall
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Not Rated
The 2022 BMW 8 Series has 1 recall and 6 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: electrical system (4 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2022 BMW 8 Series page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is electrical system with 4 reported complaints.
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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.
Remedy Status
Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 17, 2025.
Customer filing a complaint against BMW for untimely resolution of Recall #25V644. This recall is a known Safety Risk which began in the summer of 2025. It is now December 4, 2025, and discussions today with BMW North America, they cannot provide me an ETA of when parts will be ...
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The contact owns a 2022 BMW 840I. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled unexpectedly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was blocking the garage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V644000 (Electrical Sys...
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Safety was compromised by drivetrain instability and a federal recall involving a starter motor defect that poses a fire risk. Despite this, BMW of Arlington has refused to authorize repairs or allow BMW of Austin to complete the necessary work—even after a $13,565 drivetrain fai...
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In September 2025, BMW issued a recall # 25V644 for a safety related potential fire issue on the starter for my 2022 840i Gran Coupe. It has now been 4 months, and BMW is still telling me they do not have the assigned parts to resolve this issue. Furthermore, NHTSA has somehow d...
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The contact owns a 2022 BMW 840I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V644000 (Electrical System) in 2025. The contact had been working with the local dealer and was informed that parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact called the man...
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The Gear Shift area flawed design and defective assembly allows fluid spill to short out transmission and shifting ability. Assembly is not sealed correctly which allows a spilled fluid to leak through the gearshift on and into the the GWS. The GWS was not sealed causing a short...
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The 2022 BMW 8 Series has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 6 owner-reported complaints for the 2022 BMW 8 Series.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2022 BMW 8 Series.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2022 BMW 8 Series are electrical system (4 reports), electrical system,engine (1 reports), electrical system,wheels,engine (1 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2022 BMW 8 Series. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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This page summarizes publicly available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA by vehicle owners and do not by themselves prove defect severity or vehicle safety. Safety ratings may not be available for all vehicle-years. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. For official information, visit the official NHTSA page for this vehicle.