Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 530e.
The 2021 BMW 530e, equipped with an S8 automatic transmission and requiring 5.6 quarts of BMW LongLife LL-14FE+ or LL-17FE+ oil, recorded only one owner complaint—tying the 2020 model for the lowest count in the 2017–2021 range—while also carrying two recalls, with complaints concentrated in the electrical and fuel/propulsion systems. This places the 2021 model year at the low end of owner-reported issues for the generation, a notable contrast to the 2019 peak of 11 complaints.
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 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.
| Engine oil filter | 11429886567 alt 11428575211 |
| Engine air filter | 13718691835 |
| Spark plug | 12122455258 |
| Battery | 61215B3F325 alt 61216806755 |
| Front wiper blades | 61612447932 |
| Thermostat | 11539468021 alt 11539468022 |
| Cabin air filter | 64115A29D99 alt 64115A1BDB6 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 195.3 in |
| Overall width | 73.6 in |
| Overall height | 57.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4178 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63.4 / 64.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 49/51 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 24 / 29 / 26 MPGe |
| Electric range | 340 mi |
| Charge time (240V) | 3.0 hr |
| Electric motor | 80 kW DCPM |
| Energy use | 49.0 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.
This engine holds 5.6 qt of BMW LongLife LL-14FE+ or LL-17FE+ engine oil, BMW G5 Hypoid Axle Oil P/N 83 22 2 471 487 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF3 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 9.2 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 | BMW LongLife LL-14FE+ |
| 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 |
| Differential Fill Plug | Use new fill plug: 44.0 ft-lbs |
| Differential drain Plug | Use new drain plug. ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 103 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46YF |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 94R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 800 cca |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Rear: 26.0 ft-lbs |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Use new bolts. 81.0 ft-lbs |
| ABS Sensor Torque | 6.6 |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: 12.99; Rear: 12.99 |
| 1 | Bolts 1-10 | 22 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 7.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.3 | 7.3 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Based on the provided federal record, Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) peaked in 2019 and 2020 with 248 and 247 entries respectively, before declining to 169 in the 2021 model year. Consumer complaints dropped significantly from 11 in 2019 to just 1 in both 2020 and 2021, though this remains higher than the zero complaints recorded in 2017. The single complaint filed against the 2021 530e concerns the Electrical System and Fuel/Propulsion System, and the data specifies one fire complaint despite zero crash complaints. This downward trend in TSBs and complaints suggests the 2021 model exhibits improved reliability metrics compared to the immediate prior years, although the fire complaint exists without a specified root cause in the data. Consequently, the 2021 model year appears to be a statistically safer choice within this generation due to its reduced reported issues relative to 2019 and 2020.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 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 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…
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5… Remedy: BMW will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to…
Showing 5 of 169 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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… |
| B510819 | 2024-01-16 | Electrical System | The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. |
| B611305 | 2024-01-11 | Electrical System | The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process… |
| B360121 | 2024-01-08 | Steering | At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when… |
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5.6 qt of BMW LongLife LL-14FE+ or LL-17FE+, per the factory manual.
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EPA figures are 24 city / 29 highway / 26 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 340 miles.