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Service bulletins for the 2021 BMW M8

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

130 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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B6105242024-02-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 â“ âHU-H: Resetâ will be stored in the HU-H3.
B8403232023-07-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective February 9, 2023) on certain Model Year 2022 - 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 29, 2022 and February 16, 2023.
B8403232023-06-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:WIRELESS CHARGER/CRADLE. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective February 9, 2023) on certain Model Year 2022 - 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 29, 2022 and February 16, 2023. This was originally called ""Wireless Charging Tray"". Software in potentially affected vehicles may not recognize the removal of the digital key (Key Card or mobile phone) from the wireless charging tray, and thereby not meeting a federal requirement."
B8414222023-05-01. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
B8408222023-05-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the mobile communication network. Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration. The Connected Drive voice services (Concierge Call, BMW Assistance, and emergency call voice) can no longer be used regionally in the US in vehicle with telematics control units ATM-1 and TCB-4G. Voice control of the vehicle and all other telephone (paired mobile devices) functions are not affected. Emergency call location data is unaffected.
B6516232023-05-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn indicators, acoustic signals) may also have failed.
B8414222023-01-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
B6524222023-01-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT. Visible white spots on the edge of the central information display (CID) from being touched with a finger.
B6133222023-01-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Due to a software error, Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) and Remote Support are currently not possible. Additionally, the Integrated Owner's Handbook cannot be displayed.
B6516222022-12-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. The Sirius(r) Satellite Radio is inoperative.
B6519222022-12-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. The customer complains that the radio stations change by themselves.
B6624192022-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
SIB6509222022-10-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. The sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.
SIB6624192022-08-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW Digital Key or the Digital Key Card are not affected.
SIB0114212022-07-18. Service bulletin. WHEELS; TIRES; EQUIPMENT. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is administrating a Special Tire-Specific Support Program for irregular uneven inner shoulder tire wear for the above 8 Series model vehicles which are operated with the factory installed original equipment optional 20-inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 3 (PS3 RFT) tires (shown) as described in this bulletin for the first 4 years (48 months) without a mileage limit, starting from the vehicle's original in-service date. This tire-specific program is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that applies to repair claim submissions under the standard BMW coverage and programs. Checking and adjusting the vehicle's wheel alignment and/or tire replacements for any other reason are also excluded from this Special Tire-Specific Support Program.
SIB6107222022-07-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Check Control Message (CCM) displays "Vehicle key missing" after engine start.
B6101212022-05-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 48 V battery may become totally discharged, and possible replacement needed.
B1106212022-05-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Information updated about engine oil filter cap drain plug. When performing an engine oil service on vehicles equipped with a N63M, N63B or S63M engines; the ETK states to use "Set oil filter element" P/N 11 42 5 A33 C42 or P/N 11 42 5 A33 C43. The part numbers are not available at the moment.
B6615192022-05-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; LANE DEPARTURE; STEERING. The steering intervention for Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is too strong (severe), which can create an uncomfortable feeling for the driver. Background: Steering intervention helps keep the vehicle in the lane if the system detects that a lane marking has been crossed. The steering intervention can be noticed on the steering wheel and can be manually overridden at any time.
B8409172022-01-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. While using the wireless charger, one or both of the following may occur: 1) The BMW display key or mobile phone becomes hot to the touch. 2) The device switches off due to over temperature (built-in device protection).
B8406212022-01-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The SIM card installed in the telematics control unit (ATM2) connects to different mobile providers' networks. However, due to a missing parameter, this does not work and can cause disruption in BMW ConnectedDrive services in areas with insufficient network coverage.
B6521212022-01-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. SiriusXM satellite radio is not working and does not display a channel list.
B6122192022-01-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. The customer states that the vehicle locks itself when the last door was closed, even though the remote control/display key was inside the vehicle.
B0901212021-12-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. BMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians.
B6513122021-12-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO. The Headunit High 3 (HU-H3, also called MGU) superseded the NBT-EVO starting with certain MY2019 vehicles with option code 6U3 Live Cockpit Professional or 6U2 Live Cockpit Plus. This uses map North America LIVE. The ENTRY Media/Navigation (HU-B) is the low line business version of the navigation system and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America ROUTE. The ENTRY NAV EVO (HU-B2) replaced Entry Media/Navigation as the low-line business version and was introduced in certain MY2018 vehicles. This uses map North America WAY.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.