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2021 BMW 430i

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 430i.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2021 BMW 430i is defined by an eight-speed automatic transmission and EPA ratings of 24 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined, giving researchers a clear picture of its factory efficiency and transmission specification. Maintenance protocols specify exactly 5.5 quarts of 0W-20 engine oil, cementing the precise fluid capacity and viscosity for this model year. As a fixed point in the 430i model history, these verified figures provide a concrete, model-specific baseline for technical comparison and archival reference.

Model year2021 2020 2018

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified

EPA fuel economy24/33/27 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 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

Tire size225/45R18/XL 95HOEM · verified

Wheel / rim8, Optional: 8, Front: 8, Rear: 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	11429886567 alt 11428575211
Engine air filter	13718580428
Spark plug	12122455258
Battery	61216806755 alt 61217555719
Front wiper blades	61619478361
Thermostat	11539468022 alt 11539468021
Cabin air filter	64119382885 alt 64119382886

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	187.8 in
Overall width	72.8 in
Overall height	54.3 in
Wheelbase	112.2 in
Curb weight	3920 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.2 / 62.6 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	24 / 33 / 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.

5.2–5.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.20 sec — 2021 xDrive Coupe (M Sport)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2021	xDrive Coupe (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.20 sec	13.90 sec	255 hp	AWD
2021	Convertible (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.60 sec	14.20 sec	255 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, BMW G5 Hypoid Axle Oil P/N 83 22 2 471 487 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to Use new seal: 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF3
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.8 qt
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Clutch Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	BMW G5 Hypoid Axle Oil P/N 83 22 2 471 487
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	0.85 qt
Engine Coolant	Infiniti BASF Glysantin G40 Coolant
Engine Oil	0W-20

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	14.0 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head Instructions	Only use new bolts.
Engine Flywheel Bolts	Use new bolts only. 88.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	Use new seal: 18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	Use new fill plug: 44.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug	Use new drain plug. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R1234yf
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46YF
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	800 cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

Bolts 1-10

22 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.3

7.3 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 · Underbody · Brake Line · Disc Brake Caliper · Brake Rotor · Air Bag System · Exterior Lighting
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 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V554000Seat BeltsReported 21/07/2021

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4… Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on…

21V096000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 19/02/2021

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7… Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW…

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 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 Vehicles taking 5.5 qt Engine oil filter 11429886567 Engine air filter 13718580428 Spark plug 12122455258 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

How much oil does the 2021 430i take?

5.5 qt of BMW LongLife-14 FE+ 0W-20 is recommended., per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 430i have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 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 / 33 highway / 27 combined mpg.