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2016 BMW 328i

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 328i.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2016 BMW 328i comes equipped with an automatic (S8) transmission and follows Motologic service procedures for drain and refill procedure. Its EPA‑rated fuel economy is 23/35/27 mpg. Across the model’s complaint history from 1996 through 2015, the 2016 year follows a peak of 679 complaints in 2011 and precedes the low of 4 complaints in 2001, placing it in a period of comparatively modest issues.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacityRefer to the appropriate Motologic service procedures for drain and refill procedure.OEM · verified

EPA fuel economy23/35/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11428683168. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 800 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225/50R17; FRONT: P225/45R18; REAR: P245/40R18OEM · verified

Wheel / rimSTANDARD 7.5-J; FRONT: 8.0-J; REAR: 8.5-J; OPTIONAL: 8.0-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	11428683168 alt 11428637821
Engine air filter	13718507320 alt 13718511668
Spark plug	12120039664
Battery	61217635788 alt 61217598775
Front wiper blades	61615A43585
Cabin air filter	64119237555 alt 64116821995

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	182.3 in
Overall width	71.3 in
Overall height	56.3 in
Wheelbase	110.6 in
Curb weight	3360 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	50/50

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	23 / 35 / 27 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	96 cu ft
Cargo volume	13 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine Hypoid axle oil G1 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Clutch Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	Hypoid axle oil G1
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.5-3.0
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	3.0-3.2
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	2.5-3.2
Manual Transmission Fluid	BMW MTF-LT-5
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	2.5-3.0

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug

M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission	M8 Bolts: 33.0, M10: 58.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	29.5 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	BMW
Spark Plug Type	M14X1.25
Spark Plug Gap	non-adjustable in
Spark Plug Torque	20.0 - 24.3 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.18-1.25 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	800 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	21.6 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	17-23 psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.145; Rear: 0.145 pads
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front w/11.81"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	Bolts 1-10 90 degrees	90 degrees
4	45 degrees	45 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

This vehicle uses condition-based service — it signals maintenance needs through its onboard service indicator rather than fixed mileage intervals. Items on the factory schedule:

Replace	Engine Oil Filter · Spark Plugs · Engine Oil · Cabin Air Filter · Engine Air Filter Element
Inspect	Windshield Washer System · Parking Brake System · Body Water Drains · Underbody · Brake Line · Disc Brake Caliper · Brake Rotor · Air Bag System
Road test	Universal Vehicle Operation
Inspect Fluid Level	Engine Coolant System
Reset	Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Drain, Refill & Bleed	Brake Hydraulic System

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V608000Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:PumpReported 13/08/2024

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN

Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific 328i. OEM

Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R battery Vehicles taking Refer to the appropriate Motologic service procedures for drain and refill procedure.Engine oil filter 11428683168 Engine air filter 13718507320 Spark plug 12120039664 Battery 61217635788

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2016 328i take?

Refer to the appropriate Motologic service procedures for drain and refill procedure. of Use engine oil meeting BMW specification LL-01 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2016 328i have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 328i get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 35 highway / 27 combined mpg.