NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 BMW 8 Series Safety Record
The 2023 BMW 8 Series has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
For the 2023 BMW 8 Series, federal safety data remains notably incomplete. NHTSA has not conducted crash tests on this model year, resulting in an absence of star ratings across all categories and no computed Safety Index. The vehicle's safety profile is therefore unquantified by crash performance metrics. Its regulatory record shows a single recall campaign and zero owner complaints filed with NHTSA. This limited data set, drawn solely from administrative filings, does not offer insight into the vehicle's crashworthiness.
The 2023 BMW 8 Series was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign involving the automatic transmission control module, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 BMW 8 Series?
The 2023 BMW 8 Series has not undergone NHTSA crash testing, leaving its safety performance in collisions unrated. This absence of star ratings means no direct assessment of occupant protection is available. The model year does carry a "Light burden" designation, which reflects a single recall and zero owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The recall addresses the automatic transmission control module, issued as part of a larger campaign for vehicles sharing common powertrain electronics across BMW and Toyota brands. With no owner complaints submitted for this model year, there are no reported component failure trends to evaluate. However, the "Light burden" status is not a measure of crashworthiness and should not be interpreted as a substitute for crash-test results. No other 8 Series model years have been crash-tested by NHTSA, precluding comparative analysis within the model line.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 BMW 8 Series have any recalls?
The 2023 BMW 8 Series carries one recall, covering the powertrain automatic transmission control module. The campaign was issued jointly with several other BMW and Toyota models sharing related hardware. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory tied to this recall in the data provided. Owners should verify their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether the remedy has been completed.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)23V821000
Risk: Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported 2023-12-06
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 BMW 8 Series?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2023 BMW 8 Series, meaning there are no reported crash, fire, injury, or death allegations on file and no top components to cite. The absence of complaints reflects what consumers have submitted to the federal database, and that figure can change as reports are filed.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 BMW 8 Series?
The 2023 BMW 8 Series has been subject to a recall involving the transmission control module. This specific issue requires remedy for any affected vehicle. Buyers of a used 2023 8 Series should verify the recall's status via the VIN on nhtsa.gov; BMW dealerships can perform the necessary work without charge.
- NHTSA issued one recall for the 2023 BMW 8 Series targeting the automatic transmission control module, a campaign shared across several 2023 BMW and Toyota models with related powertrain electronics.
- Zero owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year, leaving no reported crash, fire, injury, or death allegations on file at the time this record was compiled.
- NHTSA did not conduct crash testing on the 2023 BMW 8 Series, so no frontal, side, or pole-impact star ratings exist and no Safety Index is assigned by MotorCaliber for this year.
- Prospective owners should verify their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether the transmission control module recall has been completed, as an open recall remedy is available at no cost through authorized BMW dealers.
FAQ2023 BMW 8 Series safety questions
Was the 2023 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 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 BMW 8 Series have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2023 BMW 8 Series. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 BMW 8 Series?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 BMW 8 Series. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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Other 8 Series years
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW 8 Series 2023.
- 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.