Bmw 8 Series — Label
High risk
Aug 15, 2024
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "
Also affects: Bmw 1 Series, Bmw 2 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 4 Series, Bmw 5 Series
Bmw 8 Series — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 6, 2023
Model years: 2023
On certain vehicles, the integrated transmission control unit (ITCU) may not be sealed properly. As a result, transmission oil could leak into the unit and cause the transmission g
Also affects: Bmw 2 Series, Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 4 Series, Bmw X3, Bmw X4
Bmw 8 Series — Structure
High risk
Feb 17, 2023
Model years: 2023
On certain vehicles, a software problem could allow you to close the windows and roof without the digital key inside the vehicle. Canadian regulations require a key to be in or nea
Also affects: Bmw 2 Series, Bmw Z4, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 8 Series — Visual System
High risk
Feb 18, 2021
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear correctly in the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to dis
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 4 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw X3
Bmw 8 Series — Brakes
High risk
Feb 10, 2021
Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles, an internal part in the integrated brake system could fail during hard braking. If this happens, there would be a reduction in brake boost and the antilock bra
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 4 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw X5, Bmw X6
Bmw 8 Series — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 19, 2020
Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the front seat belt buckle sensors. This could cause the seat belt warnings to turn on, even if the front seat belts are buc
Also affects: Bmw X3, Bmw X4, Bmw 3 Series
Bmw 8 Series — Electrical
High risk
Dec 12, 2019
Model years: 2020
On certain M5 and M8 models, the transmission wiring harness could become damaged and lead to a short circuit. As a result, the vehicle could suddenly shift to neutral while drivin
Also affects: Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 8 Series — Visual System
High risk
Oct 1, 2019
Model years: 2019, 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the rearview camera does not return to the default settings when it turns on. This could make the rearview image difficult to see if a driver had previo
Also affects: Bmw 6 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw X3, Bmw Z4, Bmw X5
Bmw 8 Series — Heater And Defroster
High risk
Oct 14, 1998
Model years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
On certain vehicles, failure of a cooling system component such as thermostat, water pump or fan belt can result in a significant increase in coolant temperature and system pressur
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 8 Series — Engine
High risk
Oct 9, 1997
Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
On certain 318IC, 318IS, 318TI, 325I, 325IC, 325IS, 525I, 525IT, 530I, 530IT, 540I, 740I, 740IL, 840CI and M3, the cruise control and throttle cable are attached to the same thrott
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw Z3, Bmw 1-800-567-2691
Bmw 8 Series — Airbag
High risk
Oct 7, 1996
Model years: 1991, 1992
On certain 318I, 318IS, 325I, 325IS, 525I, 525IT, 535I, 735I, 735IL, 750IL, 850I and M5, the locking tab for the airbag contact ring in the steering wheel assembly could break with
Also affects: Bmw 3 Series, Bmw 5 Series, Bmw 7 Series, Bmw 1-800-567-2691