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2019 BMW 540i

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 540i.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2019 BMW 540i is a mid-size luxury sedan equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission (S8) and achieves EPA-rated fuel economy of 21 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined, figures that reflect the efficiency-oriented tuning of its powertrain; over the model's complaint history spanning 1990 through 2024, recorded complaints have ranged from a peak of 31 in 2000 to a low of just 5 in 2024, indicating a substantial and sustained improvement in long-term reliability that positions the 2019 model within a mature and refined product cycle.

Model year20192018

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/29/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 11428583896. 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.

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size245/45R18/XL 100HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8; Optional: 8, Optional: Front: 8; Rear: 9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter11428583896 alt 11427826799
Engine air filter13718577170
Spark plug12122455258
Battery61216806755
Front wiper blades61612447932
Thermostat11538658571 alt 11537642854
Cabin air filter64115A1BDB7 alt 64115A1BDB6

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.5 in
Overall width73.6 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase117.3 in
Curb weight4019 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 29 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume14 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 540i of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.5–4.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.50 sec — 2017 xDrive Sedan (M Sport)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017xDrive Sedan (M Sport) 3.0L Turbo I-64.50 sec13.10 sec335 hpAWD
2017Sedan (M Sport) 3.0L Turbo I-64.70 sec13.20 sec335 hpRWD
2017xDrive Sedan (M Sport) 3.0L Turbo I-64.70 sec13.20 sec335 hpAWD
2017Sedan (M Sport) 3.0L Turbo I-64.90 sec13.50 sec335 hpRWD
2021xDrive Sedan (M Sport) 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec4.60 sec13.20 sec335 hpAWD
2021xDrive Sedan (M Sport) 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec4.70 sec13.30 sec335 hpAWD

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 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse New Fasteners.
Cylinder Head Steps13mm

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum725.0
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum2900
RPM725.0
Engine Compression174

Brakes

ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
1Bolts 1-73.7 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-77.3 ft. lbs
37.3
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.

27.3 ft. lbs.7.3 ft. lbs
311.8 ft. lbs.11.8 ft. lbs
411.8 ft. lbs.11.8 ft. lbs
511.8

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 · Disc Brake Caliper · Brake Rotor · Air Bag System · Exterior Lighting
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.

1
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
’90’91’92’93’94’95’97’98’99’00’01’17’24

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V684000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 27/09/2019

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…

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 540i. 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.

Engine oil filter 11428583896Engine air filter 13718577170Spark plug 12122455258Battery 61216806755

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2019 540i have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 540i get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined mpg.