ZF
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ZF 8HP50 Transmission
Speeds
8
Layout
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD / AWD
Generation
3rd (2012–)
Weight
~97 kg
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Market presence6.5
Documentation depth8.2
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25 applications · 6 makes · 2011–2018 BMW 16 · Jaguar 3 · Jeep 2 · Volkswagen 2 · Land Rover 1
| Make | Model | Year | Drive | Engine |
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| BMW | SÉRIE 1 | 2013-2016 | 8 Spd RWD | L4 1.6/2.0 L6 3.0L |
| BMW | SÉRIE 3 | 2011-2016 | 8 Spd R/AWD | L4 1.6/2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | SÉRIE 3 GT | 2012-2018 | 8 Spd R/4WD | L4 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | SÉRIE 4 | 2015-2016 | 8 Spd RWD | L4 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | SÉRIE 4 GRAN COUPÉ | 2015-2016 | 8 Spd R/4WD | L4 2.0L |
| BMW | SÉRIE 5 | 2014-2016 | 8 Spd R/AWD | L4 2.0L L6 2.5/3.0L |
| BMW | SÉRIE 6 | 2015-2016 | 8 Spd R/4WD | L6 3.0L |
| BMW | SÉRIE 6 GRAN COUPÉ | 2015-2016 | 8 Spd RWD | L6 3.0L |
| BMW | SÉRIE 7 | 2016 | 8 Spd RWD | L4 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | SÉRIE 8 | 2018 | 8 Spd R/4WD | L6 3.0L |
| BMW | X3 | 2014-2016 | 8 Spd R/4WD | L4 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| BMW | X4 | 2014-2018 | 8 Spd R/AWD | L4 2.0L |
| BMW | X5 | 2014-2016 | 8 Spd R/AWD | L6 3.0L |
| BMW | X6 | 2014-2016 | 8 Spd R/AWD | L6 3.0L |
| BMW | X7 | 2018 | 8 Spd 4WD | L6 3.0L |
| BMW | Z4 | 2018 | 8 Spd RWD | L4 2.0L L6 3.0L |
| Jaguar | F-PACE | 2016 | 8 Spd R/4WD | L4 2.0/2.2L V6 3.0L |
| Jaguar | XE | 2016 | 8 Spd R/4WD | L4 2.0L |
| Jaguar | XF | 2016 | 8 Spd R/4WD | L4 2.0L |
| Jeep | Cherokee | 2015-2017 | 8 Spd F/4WD | L4 2.2L |
| Jeep | Wrangler | 2017-2018 | 8 Spd 4WD | L4 2.0/2.2L V6 3.0/3.6L |
| Land Rover | Discovery | 2016 | 8 Spd 4WD | L4 2.0L |
| RAM | 1500 | 2018 | 8 Spd R/4WD | V6 3.6L |
| Volkswagen | AMAROK | 2016-2018 | 8 Spd RWD | L4 2.0L |
| Volkswagen | AMAROK | 2016-2018 | 8 Spd 4WD | V6 3.0L V8 4.2L W12 6.0L |
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8HP50
OEM designation
8HP-50
hyphenated variant
GA8HP50Z
BMW designation
8HP50X
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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
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