Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 530e.
The 2019 BMW 530e is a passenger car utilizing an S8 automatic transmission. This model year experienced the highest number of owner complaints in the 2017-2021 history, with 11 total complaints—primarily concentrated in the power train—compared to just one complaint in 2020. This reliability profile is further defined by two recorded recalls.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
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.
| Engine oil filter | 11425B3A1A5 alt 11428575211 |
| Engine air filter | 13718691835 |
| Spark plug | 12120040551 |
| Battery | 61216806755 |
| Front wiper blades | 61612447932 |
| Thermostat | 11538658573 alt 11538658574 |
| Cabin air filter | 64115A1BDB6 alt 64115A1BDB7 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 194.5 in |
| Overall width | 73.6 in |
| Overall height | 57.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4550 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63.4 / 64.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 49/51 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 27 / 30 / 29 MPGe |
| Electric range | 370 mi |
| Charge time (240V) | 2.0 hr |
| Electric motor | 83kW DCPM |
| Energy use | 46.0 kWh/100mi |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 99 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 10 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
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.
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 14 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 7.3 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 103 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.65 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 94R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 800 cca |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 725.0 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 2900 |
| RPM | 725.0 |
| ABS Sensor Torque | Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0 |
| 1 | 14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 70°, Step 3: 70° | 14 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 180°. | 22 ft. lbs |
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 | |
| 1 | 18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°, Step 3: 60° | 18 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2019 BMW 530e shows a notable spike in consumer complaints compared to the surrounding model years, with 11 complaints filed that year versus just 1 each in both 2020 and 2021, suggesting 2019 represented a peak in reported issues for this generation. Recalls increased from 1 in the 2017 launch year to 2 in 2019, then rose further to 3 in 2020 before settling at 2 in 2021, indicating ongoing safety corrective actions across the platform. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) surged dramatically from 27 in 2017 to 248 in 2019 and remained elevated at 247 in 2020 before declining to 169 in 2021, reflecting a high volume of dealer-level repairs and guidance throughout this period. The 2019 complaint profile shows Power Train issues as the leading category (2 complaints), with additional reports involving electrical systems, forward collision avoidance, and one fire-related complaint among three total crash allegations. While complaints dropped substantially in subsequent years, the 2019 model's elevated complaint volume and the persistence of recalls into later years suggest it may have been introduced with a higher frequency of early-stage issues; however, the data does not specify root causes, and the sharp decline in complaints for 2020 and 2021 could indicate that problems were addressed through updates. A concrete takeaway is that the 2019 model year appears less refined than later iterations in this generation, so buyers should verify that all open recalls have been completed and consider a thorough pre-purchase inspection, though the drop in complaints for subsequent years suggests later examples may offer improved reliability.
All 11 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive… Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW…
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i… Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at…
Showing 5 of 248 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B011425 | 2025-10-09 | Engine | The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or… |
| B010525 | 2025-05-19 | Engine | The high-temperature (HT) coolant expansion tanks breathing line/pipe limited warranty… |
| 011024 | 2024-12-04 | Electrical System | The High-Voltage (HV) Battery Assembly Cell Modules Temperature Sensors (Internal NTC… |
| B630418 | 2024-03-14 | Exterior Lighting | One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored. |
| B120721 | 2024-03-04 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage… |
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EPA figures are 27 city / 30 highway / 29 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 370 miles.