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2017 BMW 640i

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 640i.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2017 BMW 640i is defined by its eight-speed automatic (S8) transmission and EPA ratings of 20/29/23 mpg, placing it in the middle years of the 2012–2019 complaint window tracked for this model line. With reported complaints peaking at seven in 2014 and tapering to a low of two by 2019, this model year lands after that documented high-water mark and within the latter half of the tracked cycle. That positioning situates the 2017 car in the more settled phase of the nameplate’s reliability history, offering researchers a concrete reference point from the post-peak period of the production run.

Model year20182017

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/29/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 95R · 950 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11428683168. 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 95R · 950 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/45R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0-J; OPTIONAL: FRONT: 8.5-J; REAR: 9.0-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter11428683168 alt 11428637820
Engine air filter13717605913
Spark plug12120037582
Battery61215A40E33 alt 61215A40E29
Front wiper blades61612458020
Thermostat11538671514
Cabin air filter64116809933 alt 64119272642

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length197.2 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase116.9 in
Curb weight4330 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 65.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 29 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
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 640i of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.7–5.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.70 sec — 2018 xDrive Gran Turismo (M Sport)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016Convertible 3.0L Turbo I-64.90 sec13.60 sec315 hpRWD
2016Gran Coupe 3.0L Turbo I-65.30 sec13.80 sec315 hpRWD
2018xDrive Gran Turismo (M Sport) 3.0L Turbo I-64.70 sec13.40 sec335 hpAWD
2018xDrive Gran Turismo (M Sport) 3.0L Turbo I-64.80 sec13.30 sec335 hpAWD
2013Gran Coupe 3.0L Turbo I-65.40 sec14.10 sec315 hpRWD
2013Gran Coupe 3.0L Turbo I-65.40 sec14.10 sec315 hpRWD
2013Gran Coupe 3.0L Turbo I-65.50 sec14.00 sec315 hpRWD
2013Gran Coupe 3.0L Turbo I-65.60 sec14.30 sec315 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Clutch FluidDOT 4

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs72.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts2979cc Turbo: 26 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)35.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)16.0 ft-lbs
Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) Sensor Bolt(s)33.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts9.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark Plug GapNot adjustable in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.85-1.90 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number95R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance950 cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
270 degrees70 degrees
270
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1Bolts 1-1422 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1490 degrees
3Bolts 1-14180 degrees
4M9 Bolts16.2 ft. lbs
5M9 Bolts16.2 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
144.0 ft. lbs.44 ft. lbs
245
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Gasoline engines

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
270 degrees; Diesel engines; NS70 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
270

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 · Cabin Air Filter · Engine Air Filter Element
InspectWindshield Washer System · Parking Brake System · Underbody · Brake Line · Disc Brake Caliper · Convertible Top · Brake Rotor · Air Bag System
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
’12’13’14’15’19

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V914000Air BagsReported 20/12/2016

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8… Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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
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Build data
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Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 95R batteryEngine oil filter 11428683168Engine air filter 13717605913Spark plug 12120037582Battery 61215A40E33

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 2017 640i have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the 640i get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 29 highway / 23 combined mpg.