NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 BMW 8 Series Gran Safety Record
The 2022 BMW 8 Series Gran has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 BMW 8 Series Gran has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA. As a result, this model year carries no star ratings for any crash protection category, nor does it have a computed Safety Index score. The federal record does show a clean recall and complaint burden band, with zero recalls on file. Owners have registered six total complaints, none of which involve crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. While this lack of reported issues is notable, the absence of crash-test data prevents any conclusion on the structural safety of the vehicle based on this record alone.
The 2022 BMW 8 Series Gran was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and falls in the Clean burden band according to federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 6 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 BMW 8 Series Gran?
No recalls have been issued for the 2022 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe. This absence of manufacturer-identified safety defects positions the vehicle in the Clean burden band, the quietest tier of the federal recall and complaint record. Six owner complaints have been filed, a modest number with no allegations of crash, fire, injury, or death. The concentration of these complaints in the Electrical System suggests a potential pattern, though these remain unverified consumer allegations. Without NHTSA crash-test data for any 8 Series Gran Coupe model year, this vehicle's safety profile is assessed solely on its recall and complaint record.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 BMW 8 Series Gran have any recalls?
The 2022 BMW 8 Series Gran has zero NHTSA recalls on file. There are no recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive notices associated with this model year in the federal record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 BMW 8 Series Gran?
Six owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year. All six are unverified consumer allegations. The top component cited is the Electrical System, appearing in all six reports, followed by the Engine in two reports and Wheels in one report. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in any of the six filings.
6 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 BMW 8 Series Gran?
Before purchasing any specific 2022 BMW 8 Series Gran, run the vehicle's VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to verify whether any open recall remains unrepaired on that individual unit. Zero recalls at the model-year level does not guarantee a specific VIN is clear.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2022 BMW 8 Series Gran, so no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this model year and none can be inferred from the record.
- This model year has zero NHTSA recalls on file, with no recall campaigns, no park-outside guidance, and no do-not-drive notices in the federal record.
- All six owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year are unverified allegations, with Electrical System cited in every one of the six reports and Engine cited in two.
- Prospective buyers should check their specific vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall applies to that individual unit, since model-year totals do not reflect VIN-level repair status.
FAQ2022 BMW 8 Series Gran safety questions
Was the 2022 BMW 8 Series Gran crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 BMW 8 Series Gran have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 BMW 8 Series Gran as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 BMW 8 Series Gran?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 6 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 BMW 8 Series Gran. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW 8 Series Gran 2022.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.