# BMW M8 (F91, F92, F93) buying guide

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Buying guide · 2020 on · Updated Oct 1, 2026

The M8 is a quick twin-turbo V8 grand tourer with a known coolant tank weakness that can ruin injectors, so service records and recall coverage matter more than model year.

**Median asking price: $80,887** (Across 193 live listings)

- Asking prices: $47,999 to $133,394, middle half $70k to $90k
- For sale: 193
- Lowest price: $47,999
- Model years: 2020 on
- Versions for sale: 2

## The M8 as a used buy

The first thing to check on a used BMW M8 is the coolant expansion tank. The plastic tank can leak onto the injectors on cylinders 5 to 8 and corrode them, and BMW's injector coverage is tied to a specific recall campaign. Ask about that first.

The guide covers the coupe (F92), convertible (F91) and Gran Coupe (F93), sold from 2020. Every one has the same 4.4-liter twin-turbo S63 V8 and an eight-speed automatic. Power goes to all four wheels, though a setting sends it to the rear axle alone. Nothing in the EPA listings shows a manual.

A standard M8 makes 600 hp and a Competition makes 617 hp, and every US car from 2022 is a Competition. Browse [used M8s for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/bmw/m8) to see what is out there, or go straight to the [Gran Coupe](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-gran-coupe) or [Coupe](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-coupe) listings.

## M8 years and versions

The 2020 range gave each body style two choices, a 600 hp M8 and a 617 hp Competition, and [M Buyers Guide](https://builder-score.vercel.app/generations/F92) reports that BMW sold 50 Gran Coupe First Editions in the US. All M8s share 553 lb-ft of torque. [Garage App](https://garageapp.com/blog/makes-models/2020-bmw-m8-competition-review-buyers-guide/) says the Competition adds stiffer engine mounts, retuned chassis settings, gloss black trim and M Competition seats with illuminated badges.

Only the Gran Coupe reached US buyers for 2021, with BMW citing COVID-19 inventory and dealership operations. From 2022 every US M8 was a Competition. The 2023 facelift brought a redesigned illuminated grille, a 12.3-inch center display in place of the 10.25-inch unit, more colors and optional M3 carbon bucket seats. [Machines With Souls](https://machineswithsouls.com/bmw-m8-buyers-guide/) lists production as ending in mid-2025.

Sources split on the best year. [REREV](https://rerev.com/cars/bmw-m8/) prefers 2022 and 2023 and urges extra caution with 2020 and 2021, while [CoPilot](https://www.copilotsearch.com/posts/most-reliable-year-model-of-the-bmw-m8/) would avoid 2020 and 2022 and calls 2020 the least desirable. M Buyers Guide finds no logged change between years that sets one apart and says to buy on condition and records. The 2020 cars do carry a transmission harness recall and a batch of faulty A/C compressors, covered below.

On options, Garage App recommends M Carbon Ceramic brakes, the M Driver's Package, Bowers & Wilkins audio and the M Carbon roof on the Coupe. Without the Driver's Package the limiter stays at 155 mph, and adding it later means a course and a dealer coding session. Garage App and Machines With Souls together advise avoiding aggressive aftermarket tunes unless everything is documented, and one reviewer would stay away from any modded car. M Buyers Guide lists the 2020 Gran Coupe First Edition among cars that hold value.

## M8 versions for sale now

Every version in our latest scan, most listed first. Each links to its own page with deal analysis and market history.

| Version | Model years | For sale | Median price |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [M8 Gran Coupe](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-gran-coupe) | 2020-2025 | 112 | $81,383 |
| [M8 Coupe](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-coupe) | 2020-2025 | 81 | $79,820 |

## Common M8 problems

### Coolant tank leaks

The plastic coolant expansion tank can leak onto the injectors on cylinders 5 to 8, corroding them. Rough running, misfires or limp mode follow. Out of coverage, M Buyers Guide puts a new tank at about $210 and each injector at $150 to $500 before labor.

### Injector coverage and recall

Emissions recall 24E-A01 applies to M8s built through September 2022. A BMW program reimburses injectors lost to this corrosion for 15 years or 150,000 miles, per [BimmerBench](https://bimmerbench.com/buyers-guide/f91/), and it applies to 2020 coupes and convertibles plus Gran Coupes from 2020 and 2021.

### Transmission harness

Recall 19V883 on 2020 cars concerns a transmission wiring harness that can get damaged and short out, and the result can be the gearbox dropping into neutral. Ask for proof the work was done.

### Oil consumption, valve seals

The S63 can burn oil and wear its valve stem seals, showing smoke on start-up or on hard acceleration and deceleration. Before it will replace valve seals, BMW demands a complete oil-consumption test, and [Engine Patrol](https://enginepatrol.com/bmw-8-series-common-problems/) says BMW regards a quart per 1,000 miles as normal for the N63 and S63.

### Hot-vee leaks

Oil and coolant leaks around the hot vee are an age item on the S63. M Buyers Guide prices the fix at roughly $1,500 for gaskets, rising to several thousand dollars if the turbo lines need work.

### A/C compressor failure

Intermittent hot air from the A/C affects 2020 M8s, blamed on a faulty batch of compressors, according to Engine Patrol. A new compressor costs over a thousand dollars.

### Brake squeal

Squeal is a frequent complaint on 8 Series cars including the M8, per Engine Patrol. Aftermarket pads can cure it.

## What to check on a used M8

- Ask a BMW dealer to run the VIN for the coolant tank campaign, injector coverage and proof the 2020 transmission harness recall was done.
- Look under the engine cover and under the car for wet oil or dried coolant, and sniff for burning oil or coolant.
- Scan for misfire codes on cylinders 5 to 8, which is where corroded injectors show up.
- Watch the exhaust for smoke on a cold start and under hard acceleration and deceleration.
- Measure carbon ceramic rotor wear if the car has them, since replacements cost thousands.
- Check tire date codes and look for bent rims on the 20-inch wheels.
- Look for signs of track use and listen for damper knock or weeping shocks.
- Confirm dealer software updates were done, and ask for documentation on any tune.
- Book a pre-purchase inspection with an M-experienced shop that can pull adaptation and fault history and run a BMW-level scan.

## M8 running costs

M Buyers Guide says genuine BMW front pads alone cost about $700, and that star-marked 20-inch summer tires cost around $1,800 to $1,900 for a set, not counting fitting. M Carbon Ceramic Brakes were $8,150 new in 2020, and the same guide and Garage App both say replacing the rotors costs thousands.

BimmerBench found owners paying $176 to $265 at an independent shop and $260 to $450 at a dealer for an M differential fluid service. Some guides suggest changing the oil sooner than the onboard indicator calls for, and one recommends doing it yearly rather than every 15,000 miles.

Garage App finds the M8 fairly dependable given its 617 hp twin-turbo V8, yet expensive to maintain, and blames neglected cars for the horror stories. Machines With Souls describes it as one of the more reliable BMWs to date with no major issues. Our [price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/bmw/m8) shows what the market asks.

## M8 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the M8 across the 2020 to 2023 model years. They concern a transmission wiring harness that can short-circuit (2020, 19V883), a hydraulic brake issue (2020 to 2021, 21V062), rearview camera back-over prevention (2020 to 2021, 21V096) and a visibility recall on 2023 cars (23V099). Run any car's VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup, since a campaign filed for a model year does not reach every car of that year.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, 2 of them about vehicle speed control. These are reports, not proven faults. One complaint involved a crash and an injury, and none involved fires or deaths.

## NHTSA recalls for the M8

Every recall campaign the carmaker filed with NHTSA for the 2020 to 2027 model years, newest first, as of Oct 31, 2026. Not every car of a listed year was affected: check a car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

| Campaign | Reported | Model years | Component | What can happen |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 23V099000 | Feb 17, 2023 | 2023 | Visibility | Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle. |
| 21V096000 | Feb 19, 2021 | 2020 to 2021 | Back over prevention | If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury. |
| 21V062000 | Feb 10, 2021 | 2020 to 2021 | Service brakes, hydraulic | A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash. |
| 19V883000 | Dec 11, 2019 | 2020 | Power train | An electrical short circuit can cause the transmission to shift to neutral resulting in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. |

## Owner complaints to NHTSA about the M8

Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA for the 2020 to 2027 model years (1 crash reported). A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. A complaint can name more than one component.

| Component | Complaints |
| --- | --- |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |

## Best M8 deals right now

49 deals priced below market right now, the best by about $13,632. Members get the VIN, dealer, listing link and a ready-to-send negotiation email for each one.

- 2025 BMW M8, Gran Coupe: asking $89,790 · $14k below market · 26,680 mi · Ewing, NJ · deal score 100 of 100
- 2022 BMW M8, Gran Coupe: asking $67,394 · $10k below market · 31,164 mi · Wall Township, NJ · deal score 100 of 100
- 2024 BMW M8, Gran Coupe: asking $72,429 · $10k below market · 41,881 mi · Melbourne, FL · deal score 100 of 100
- 2020 BMW M8, Coupe: asking $63,303 · $9k below market · 21,915 mi · Plano, TX · deal score 100 of 100
- 2020 BMW M8, Gran Coupe: asking $47,999 · $9k below market · 73,263 mi · Azusa, CA · deal score 100 of 100
- 2025 BMW M8, Gran Coupe: asking $105,505 · $14k below market · 4,315 mi · Decatur, GA · deal score 99 of 100

[Unlock all 49 deals](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/upgrade). Members see every deal's VIN, dealer and listing link, plus a negotiation email.

## M8 prices by model year

Median asking price for each model year in our latest scan, with the number of cars listed and their price range.

- [2025](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/bmw/m8/2025): $110,024 (17 for sale · $89,790 to $133,394 · median 12,740 mi)
- [2024](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/bmw/m8/2024): $90,778 (43 for sale · $64,991 to $105,003 · median 21,310 mi)
- [2023](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/bmw/m8/2023): $82,697 (54 for sale · $65,380 to $92,990 · median 31,783 mi)
- [2022](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/bmw/m8/2022): $73,883 (32 for sale · $60,598 to $94,656 · median 41,298 mi)
- [2021](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/bmw/m8/2021): $65,584 (9 for sale · $49,920 to $78,177 · median 46,018 mi)
- [2020](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/bmw/m8/2020): $64,751 (38 for sale · $47,999 to $100,000 · median 44,118 mi)

[M8 price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/bmw/m8)

## M8 fair values by trim and year

Our fair value is what comparable cars, same trim and model year with typical miles, are listed at in our latest market data. A car well under it is worth a close look; a car well over it needs a reason.

| Trim | Model year | Fair value | Typical miles |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Competition | 2024 | $94,248 | 15,900 |
| Competition | 2023 | $85,398 | 25,300 |
| Competition | 2022 | $77,793 | 32,300 |
| Competition | 2020 | $66,383 | 40,500 |
| M8 | 2021 | $65,948 | 41,100 |
| M8 | 2020 | $62,510 | 39,100 |

## M8 for sale now

- [2020 BMW M8, Coupe](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-coupe): $50,129 · 82,346 mi · Costa Mesa, CA
- [2024 BMW M8, Competition](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-coupe): $94,445 · 11,356 mi · Camarillo, CA
- [2025 BMW M8, Competition](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-coupe): $120,353 · 4,593 mi · Joliet, IL
- [2020 BMW M8, Coupe](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-coupe): $58,042 · 61,307 mi · Los Angeles, CA
- [2022 BMW M8, Competition](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-gran-coupe): $63,368 · 66,876 mi · Romeoville, IL
- [2020 BMW M8, Coupe](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-coupe): $68,999 · 21,810 mi · Longmont, CO
- [2020 BMW M8, Competition](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-coupe): $70,150 · 35,367 mi · Bellevue, WA
- [2024 BMW M8, Competition](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-gran-coupe): $99,983 · 24,173 mi · McKinney, TX
- [2020 BMW M8, Coupe](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-coupe): $64,375 · 59,247 mi · Tampa, FL
- [2022 BMW M8, Competition](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-gran-coupe): $74,072 · 53,302 mi · Austin, TX
- [2024 BMW M8, Competition](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-gran-coupe): $88,615 · 28,209 mi · El Cajon, CA
- [2024 BMW M8, Competition](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-gran-coupe): $95,297 · 11,978 mi · Melbourne, FL
- [2020 BMW M8, Gran Coupe](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-gran-coupe): $52,898 · 71,031 mi · Newnan, GA
- [2020 BMW M8, Competition](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-coupe): $72,100 · 44,185 mi · Federal Way, WA
- [2022 BMW M8, Competition](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-gran-coupe): $73,624 · 39,548 mi · Appleton, WI
- [2023 BMW M8, Competition](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-gran-coupe): $81,270 · 33,527 mi · Grapevine, TX
- [2023 BMW M8, Competition](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-coupe): $84,894 · 31,225 mi · Smyrna, TN
- [2024 BMW M8, Competition](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-gran-coupe): $88,995 · 41,105 mi · Coconut Creek, FL
- [2024 BMW M8, Competition](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-coupe): $90,190 · 28,400 mi · Troutdale, OR
- [2022 BMW M8, Competition](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-gran-coupe): $72,700 · 45,065 mi · Carrollton, TX
- [2022 BMW M8, Competition](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-coupe): $79,985 · 26,079 mi · Winter Park, FL
- [2022 BMW M8, Competition](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-gran-coupe): $82,184 · 21,242 mi · Phoenix, AZ
- [2020 BMW M8, Competition](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-coupe): $59,790 · 67,688 mi · Wayne, NJ
- [2023 BMW M8, Competition](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/bmw-m8-competition-gran-coupe): $80,887 · 37,310 mi · Charleston, SC

[Every used M8](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/bmw/m8)

## Our verdict

Buy on condition and paperwork, not model year. The 2022 and 2023 cars are the ones REREV prefers, and 2023 adds the facelift's larger screen. A 2020 car can be fine if the harness recall, injector coverage and A/C are all sorted. The [Competition](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/bmw/m8/competition) is the only choice from 2022 anyway.

Skip any car with misfire codes on cylinders 5 to 8 or tuning nobody can document. Hold out for a dealer VIN check that shows the coolant tank campaign and injector coverage, and for service records showing the oil was changed well inside the indicator's interval.

## Sources

We read these pages and checked every fact in this guide against them. The words are ours. Researched Oct 31, 2026.

- [F92 M8 buying guide, score and common problems](https://builder-score.vercel.app/generations/F92) (M Buyers Guide)
- [2020 BMW M8 Competition Review and Buyer's Guide](https://garageapp.com/blog/makes-models/2020-bmw-m8-competition-review-buyers-guide/) (Garage App)
- [The BMW M8 Buyer's Guide](https://machineswithsouls.com/bmw-m8-buyers-guide/) (Machines With Souls)
- [BMW F91 M8 buyer's guide (2020–2025): problems, years, checks](https://bimmerbench.com/buyers-guide/f91/) (BimmerBench)
- [11 Common BMW 8-Series Problems (Explained)](https://enginepatrol.com/bmw-8-series-common-problems/) (Engine Patrol)
- [BMW M8 — years to avoid, tires, ownership](https://rerev.com/cars/bmw-m8/) (REREV)
- [Which Years Of Used BMW M8s Are Most Reliable?](https://www.copilotsearch.com/posts/most-reliable-year-model-of-the-bmw-m8/) (CoPilot)
- [Recalls and owner complaints for the M8](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) (NHTSA)

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## Latest BMW M8 news

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## M8: common questions

### What is the best M8 to buy?

Pick on condition and records, not year. Sources split: REREV prefers 2022 and 2023, while CoPilot says avoid 2020 and 2022. Whichever year you choose, confirm the coolant tank and injector status.

### What goes wrong with the M8?

The main fault to rule out is a leaking plastic coolant tank that corrodes the injectors on cylinders 5 to 8. Others include a 2020 transmission harness recall, oil use and valve seal wear, hot-vee leaks, faulty A/C compressors on 2020 cars and brake squeal.

### Is the M8 reliable?

Reasonably, for a 617 hp twin-turbo V8, but it is not cheap to keep. Machines With Souls rates it among the more reliable BMWs to date, while Garage App blames neglect for the bad stories. The coolant tank is the weak point to rule out.

### How much does it cost to run an M8?

Expect pricey consumables. M Buyers Guide puts genuine front pads at about $700 and a set of 20-inch summer tires at $1,800 to $1,900, before fitting. Carbon ceramic rotors cost thousands to replace, and gasket repairs start around $1,500.

### How much is a used M8?

Asking prices for the 193 cars we track for sale right now run from $47,999 to $133,394, with a median of $80,887. Model year, version, mileage and history move the price most; the prices by model year and fair values on this page show where a car should sit.

### Has the M8 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns filed for the 2020 to 2027 model years as of Oct 31, 2026, the latest for visibility. Not every car was affected, so check the VIN of any car you're considering at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Source: Luxury Car Deals, https://www.luxurycardeals.com/. Prices are live asking prices from US dealer listings in our latest scan, not sale prices. Cite as "BMW M8 (F91, F92, F93) buying guide", Luxury Car Deals, https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/bmw/m8 (updated Oct 1, 2026). Site map for assistants: https://www.luxurycardeals.com/llms.txt.