NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 BMW M8 Gran Safety Record
The 2021 BMW M8 Gran has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 BMW M8 Gran, so it carries no Safety Index and no star ratings through this guide. What the federal record does show is a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band, with zero recalls on file and zero owner complaints reported to NHTSA. That combination reflects an absence of documented federal safety actions for this model year, but the lack of crash-test data means no structural or occupant-protection score exists to evaluate.
The 2021 BMW M8 Gran was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band according to federal NHTSA records.
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 | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 BMW M8 Gran?
For the 2021 model year specifically, the BMW M8 Gran enters the federal record with a profile that is as quiet as the NHTSA database produces. Zero recalls and zero owner complaints together earn the Clean burden band, meaning this year generated no documented federal safety campaigns and no consumer allegations that reached the NHTSA complaint system. That is a meaningful distinction from model years that carry open campaigns or a pattern of reported component failures. The Clean designation reflects the documented record for this year, not a structural or crashworthiness assessment. No tested sibling years are on file in this guide, so there is no adjacent crash data to reference for context.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 BMW M8 Gran have any recalls?
The 2021 BMW M8 Gran has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for this model year. There are no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive orders, and no specific components cited in any federal recall action. Shoppers should still run a VIN check at nhtsa.gov, because recall status can change after this data was compiled.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 BMW M8 Gran?
NHTSA shows zero owner complaints filed against the 2021 BMW M8 Gran. There are no reported crash events, no alleged fires, no alleged injuries, and no alleged deaths in the federal complaint database for this model year. No specific components appear in any unverified consumer allegation.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 BMW M8 Gran?
Any used 2021 BMW M8 Gran should have its VIN checked at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm no recall has been opened or left unrepaired since this data was compiled. Recall status is tied to the individual vehicle, not the model year average.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2021 BMW M8 Gran, so no frontal, side, or rollover star ratings exist for this specific model year through the federal program.
- The 2021 model year shows zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, meaning no federal safety action has been issued targeting components of this specific year.
- Zero owner complaints are recorded in the NHTSA database for the 2021 BMW M8 Gran, leaving no reported component patterns, alleged injuries, or alleged fires to flag for this year.
- Shoppers and current owners should verify open-recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov, because recall filings can occur at any point after a vehicle enters service.
FAQ2021 BMW M8 Gran safety questions
Was the 2021 BMW M8 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 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 BMW M8 Gran have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 BMW M8 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 2021 BMW M8 Gran?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 BMW M8 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 M8 Gran 2021.
- 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.