NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 BMW 8 Series Safety Record
The 2022 BMW 8 Series 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 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving its federal safety profile incomplete. Without this fundamental data, no star ratings are available, and a comprehensive Safety Index cannot be computed. It is noteworthy, however, that the vehicle exhibits a "Clean" recall and complaint burden band. The record indicates zero open recalls and a minimal complaint file, with no reported incidents of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths associated with these owner allegations. While this suggests a positive initial indication regarding owner-reported issues, the absence of crash-test results prevents any definitive conclusions on the vehicle's crashworthiness.
The 2022 BMW 8 Series has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and falls in the Clean recall-and-complaint burden band according to 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?
The 2022 BMW 8 Series has no federal safety defect recalls. Its federal complaint burden is light, with a total of six unverified allegations. The concentration of these allegations in the Electrical System is the only pattern. However, this volume is too small for statistical conclusions, and none of the six filings cite a crash or injury. No other 8 Series model years have been crash-tested by NHTSA within the years this guide covers, leaving no crash performance data for navigational reference.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 BMW 8 Series have any recalls?
The 2022 BMW 8 Series has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no active recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive notices associated with this model year. Owners have no federal recall action to address at this time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 BMW 8 Series?
Six complaints have been filed with NHTSA against the 2022 BMW 8 Series. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts. The top reported component is the Electrical System, cited in all six allegations, followed by the Engine appearing in two reports and Wheels appearing in one. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged across 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?
Before purchase, run the vehicle's VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall campaigns are attached to that specific unit. A clean national record does not guarantee a particular vehicle has had prior recall work completed.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2022 BMW 8 Series, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index exist for this model year and no crash-safety inference can be made from that absence.
- Zero recalls are on file for the 2022 model year specifically, with no park-outside or do-not-drive notices issued against it.
- All six NHTSA complaints filed for this model year cite the Electrical System as the affected component; these are unverified consumer allegations and none involve a reported crash, fire, injury, or death.
- Prospective buyers should use the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov to verify that no recall work is outstanding on the individual vehicle being considered.
FAQ2022 BMW 8 Series safety questions
Was the 2022 BMW 8 Series 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 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 BMW 8 Series 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?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 6 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 BMW 8 Series. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other 8 Series years
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW 8 Series 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.