Is Sahih al-Bukhari considered as 100% authentic by Sunni scholars?

Sahih al-Bukhari is highly regarded among Sunni scholars as one of the most authentic collections of hadith. The scholars have a consensus that Imam al-Bukhari's methodology in compiling hadith was rigorous, applying strict criteria for authenticity. Sahih al-Bukhari contains hadith that were verified through reliable chains of transmission, and it is often said that he included only those narrations that he was confident were authentic.

A narration from Sahih al-Bukhari reflects this level of confidence in the Prophet Muhammad's teachings, stating, By Allah, I have taken seventy-some Surahs from the Prophet (ﷺ). By Allah, the companions of the Prophet (ﷺ) knew that I was among the most knowledgeable of them about the Book of Allah, though I am not the best of them. Sahih al-Bukhari 66:22SunniSAHIH. This highlights the recognition of the knowledge and authority in conveying the teachings of Islam, a critical aspect of the hadith's authenticity.

While it is important to note that no hadith collection is free from scrutiny, the general view in Sunni scholarship is that Sahih al-Bukhari is the most authentic collection, with many scholars asserting that it contains hadith that are "sahih" (authentic) to a high degree.