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2020 BMW 330i

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 330i.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

Equipped with an Automatic (S8) transmission and EPA fuel economy estimates of 26/36/30 mpg, the 2020 BMW 330i belongs to a model line with a complaint history covering 1999 to 2011. The recorded data shows the highest and lowest complaint counts both occurred in 2001 with 121 incidents, establishing a fixed historical benchmark. Consequently, the 2020 model year sits beyond this documented timeline, meaning its reliability assessment must be contextualized against this static prior performance range.

Model year20202004

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy26/36/30 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 11429886567. 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
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size225/45R18/XL 95HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5; Option 1: 8; Option 2: Front: 8, Rear: 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter11429886567 alt 11428575211
Engine air filter13718580428
Spark plug12122455258
Battery61215B3F325 alt 61216805461
Front wiper blades61619478361
Thermostat11539468022 alt 11539468021
Cabin air filter64119382885 alt 64119382886

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185.4 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight3494 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined26 / 36 / 30 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume94 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 330i of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.0–5.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.00 sec — 2023 330 330e PHEV Sedan (M Sport)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019330 330i Sedan (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-45.10 sec13.80 sec255 hpRWD
2019330 330i xDrive Sedan (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-45.20 sec13.90 sec255 hpAWD
2019330 330i Sedan (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-45.30 sec14.00 sec255 hpRWD
2019330 330i Sedan (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-45.40 sec14.00 sec255 hpRWD
2019330 330i xDrive Sedan (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-45.50 sec14.10 sec255 hpAWD
2019330 330i Sedan (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-45.60 sec14.20 sec255 hpRWD
2021330 330e PHEV Sedan (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec5.00 sec13.70 sec288 hpRWD
2023330 330e PHEV Sedan (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec5.00 sec13.60 sec288 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs14.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.19-1.23 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque26.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueUse new bolts: 81.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .882; Rear: .724

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:

ReplaceEngine Oil Filter · Spark Plugs · Engine Oil · Keyless Entry Remote Battery · Cabin Air Filter · Engine Air Filter Element
InspectWindshield Washer System · Parking Brake System · Underbody · Brake Line · Tire Repair Kit Sealant · Disc Brake Caliper · Brake Rotor · Air Bag System
Road testUniversal Vehicle Operation
Inspect Fluid LevelEngine Coolant System
ResetTire Pressure Monitoring System
Drain, Refill & BleedBrake 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.

11
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’99’00’01’11

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 11 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V912000Seat Belts:PretensionerReported 20/12/2019

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles. The outboard rear seat belt pretensioners may not lock as intended during a crash. Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat belts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer at…

19V850000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 27/11/2019

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 Z4 M40i, Z4 sDrive30i, 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles as well as 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The headlight control units may fail causing a loss of one or both of… Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlight control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer…

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

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific 330i. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

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

Group 94R batteryEngine oil filter 11429886567Engine air filter 13718580428Spark plug 12122455258Battery 61215B3F325

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2020 330i have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 330i get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 36 highway / 30 combined mpg.