ZF
Source-verified model
ZF 8HP50
Speeds
8
Layout
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD / AWD
Generation
3rd (2012–)
Weight
~97 kg
Other and alternative codes of this transmission
8HP50
OEM designation
8HP-50
hyphenated variant
GA8HP50Z
BMW designation
8HP50X
export designation
verified naming
OEM designation
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Common problems & symptoms
Problems and symptoms reported for this transmission, compiled from repair sources. Not a complete list.
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Harsh shifts!
Sudden or jerky gear changes, especially 1-2 or kickdown
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Slipping under load
RPM rises but vehicle does not accelerate proportionally
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Shudder in 4th-6th
Vibration at highway cruise, often torque converter lockup
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Delayed engagement
Noticeable pause when selecting D or R from P
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Oil leak (pan area)
Seepage from transmission pan gasket or mechatronic sleeve
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About this transmission
8-speed automatic in ZF's 8HP family, rated to ~500 Nm and shared across premium longitudinal-engine platforms. Everything for this model — parts, shops, fitment and verified data — in one place. 111
Vehicle fitment explorer
Confirmed vehicle applications. Every row is drawn from our source-verified fitment database.
| Make | Model | Year | Drive | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | 1-SERIES | 15-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L3 1.5L L4 1.6L 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | 1-SERIES | 13 | 8 SP RWD | L4 1.6L 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | 2-SERIES | 14-16 | 8 SP RWD | L3 1.5L L4 2.0L |
| BMW | 3-SERIES | 15-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L3 1.5L L4 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | 3-SERIES GT | 15-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | 4-SERIES | 15-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L3 1.5L L4 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | 4-SERIES GRAN COUPE | 15-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 2.0L |
| BMW | 5-SERIES | 14-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 1.6L 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | 6-SERIES GRAN COUPE | 15-16 | 8 SP RWD | L6 3.0L |
| BMW | 7-SERIES | 16 | 8 SP RWD | L4 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | X3 | 14-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | X4 | 14-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 2.0L |
| BMW | X5 | 14-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | X6 | 14-16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| Jaguar | F-PACE | 16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 2.0L 2.2L V6 3.0L |
| Jaguar | XE | 16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 2.0L |
| Jaguar | XF | 16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 2.0L |
| Land-Rover | DISCOVERY | 16 | 8 SP 4WD | L4 2.0L (8HP50) |
| Tata | XENON | 16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 2.0L |
| Volkswagen | AMAROK | 16 | 8 SP R/4WD | L4 2.0L V6 3.0L |
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