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2019 BMW 430i

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 430i.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2019 BMW 430i is equipped with an Automatic (S8) transmission. This model achieves an EPA-rated fuel economy of 24/34/27 mpg.

Model year2022 2019

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy24/34/27 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 11425B3A1A5. 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 / turnREVERSEOEM · verified

Tire size225/45R18/XL 95V, Coupe: 225/45R18 91VOEM · verified

Wheel / rim8; Optional: Convertible: 8, Front: 8; Rear: 8.5, Front: 8; Rear: 9. Optional: Coupe: 8, Front: 8; Rear: 8.5, Front: 8; Rear: 8.5, Front: 8; Rear: 9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	11425B3A1A5 alt 11428575211
Engine air filter	13718632502
Spark plug	12120040551
Battery	61216806755
Front wiper blades	61615A43587
Thermostat	11538658573 alt 11538658574
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	182.7 in
Overall width	72 in
Overall height	54.3 in
Wheelbase	110.6 in
Curb weight	4211 lb
Track (front / rear)	61 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	48/52

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	24 / 34 / 27 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the 430i of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.70 sec — 2018 Coupe (M Sport)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2018	Coupe (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.70 sec	14.30 sec	248 hp	RWD
2018	xDrive Gran Coupe (Luxury) 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.70 sec	14.30 sec	248 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	14 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.3 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.19-1.23 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	800 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	725.0
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	2900
RPM	725.0

Brakes

ABS Sensor Torque

Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 70°, Step 3: 70°

14 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

21.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180

21 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 180°.

22 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Alternate tightening all fasteners evenly. Start at the center and work outwards. Step 1: 7.3 ft. lbs.

2	7.3 ft. lbs.	7.3 ft. lbs
3	11.8 ft. lbs.	11.8 ft. lbs
4	11.8 ft. lbs.	11.8 ft. lbs
5	11.8

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°, Step 3: 60°

18 ft. lbs

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 · Keyless Entry Remote Battery · Cabin Air Filter · Engine Air Filter Element
Inspect	Windshield Washer System · Parking Brake System · Body Water Drains · Underbody · Brake Line · Tire Repair Kit Sealant · Disc Brake Caliper · Convertible Top
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

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V352000Air Bags:Knee BolsterReported 09/05/2019

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The… Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

18V465000Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineReported 12/07/2018

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft… Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at…

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 430i. 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 battery Engine oil filter 11425B3A1A5 Engine air filter 13718632502 Spark plug 12120040551 Battery 61216806755

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

Does the 2019 430i have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 430i get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 34 highway / 27 combined mpg.