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BMW Alpina B8

The 2025 BMW Alpina B8 presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints logged.

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Model-year guides

2025202420232022
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.

Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.

YearCity MPGHighway MPGCombined MPGCity L/100 kmHighway L/100 kmCombined L/100 km
202517241913.849.812.38
202417241913.849.812.38
202317241913.849.812.38
202217241913.849.812.38

Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.

YearBody styleCylindersDisplacementFuel typeTransmissionDrivetrain
2025sedan84.4PremiumAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive
2024coupe84.4PremiumAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive
2023coupe84.4PremiumAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive
2022sedan84.4PremiumAutomaticAWD/All-Wheel Drive

Space, dimensions & utility

Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.

YearSeatsKeyless ignitionGVWRSeat rows
2025—StandardClass 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)—
2024—StandardClass 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)—
2023—StandardClass 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)—
20225StandardClass 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)2

Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.

YearabsesctractionControltpmsadaptiveCruiseControlautoBrakeforwardCollisionWarningpedestrianAebblindSpotMonitoringblindSpotInterventionlaneDepartureWarninglaneCenteringAssistrearCamerarearCrossTrafficAlertrearAebadaptiveDrivingBeamautoReverseSystemparkAssist
2025standardstandardstandardstandardoptionalstandardstandardstandardoptionaloptionalstandardoptionalstandardoptionalstandardstandardstandard—
2024standardstandardstandardstandardoptionalstandardstandardstandardoptionaloptionalstandardoptionalstandardoptionalstandardstandardstandard—
2023standardstandardstandardstandardoptionalstandardstandard—optional—standard—standardoptional—standardstandardoptional
2022standardstandardstandardstandardoptional—standard—optional—standard—standardoptional—standardstandard—

Model year reports

2025

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The 2025 BMW Alpina B8 presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints logged.

2024

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The 2024 BMW Alpina B8 presents an excellent initial reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints.

2023

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The 2023 BMW Alpina B8 is a potent grand tourer with a 'Good' reliability rating, though buyers should confirm the ECU software recall addressing power window and sunroof operation has been completed.

2022

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The 2022 BMW Alpina B8 presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls or complaints reported to NHTSA.

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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the BMW Alpina B8?

Carfocal currently has 4 published Alpina B8 reports, covering 2022 through 2025. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2025 BMW Alpina B8 presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints logged.

Published year coverage: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.

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Is the BMW Alpina B8 reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every BMW Alpina B8. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2025 bmw alpina b8 presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints logged. and the 2025 bmw alpina b8 holds significant appeal for enthusiasts, but its value as a used purchase hinges on its long-term reliability, which is still largely unproven. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

4 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.

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What are common problems with the BMW Alpina B8?

Across Carfocal's published Alpina B8 guides, recurring problem areas include Engine Oil Leaks, Brake Pad and Rotor Wear, and Transmission Fluid Degradation. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.

Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Engine Oil Leaks, Brake Pad and Rotor Wear, and Transmission Fluid Degradation.

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