Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 M240i xDrive.
The 2017 BMW M240i xDrive is a compact executive coupe built on BMW's rear-wheel-drive platform with xDrive all-wheel drive, powered by a turbocharged inline-six engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 mpg city/31 mpg highway/25 mpg combined, and according to available owner complaint data, it recorded only 3 total complaints with wheel-related issues being the most frequently reported concern and notably there were no recalls issued for this model year, positioning the 2017 M240i xDrive as one of the more reliable entries in its model generation with minimal documented defects.
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 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.
| Engine oil filter | 11428583896 alt 11427826799 |
| Engine air filter | 13718632502 |
| Spark plug | 12120040551 |
| Battery | 61216806755 alt 61217555719 |
| Front wiper blades | 61615A43583 |
| Thermostat | 11538658571 alt 11537642854 |
| Cabin air filter | 64119237555 alt 64116821995 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 21 / 31 / 25 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
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 oil drain plug to 20.0 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.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Clutch Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 7.4 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 Bolts | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 20.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 103 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Spark Plug Gap | Not adjustable in |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 94R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 800 cca |
| 1 | 30.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: + 120 degrees. Step 3: Replace Screws | 30 ft. lbs |
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.
| 1 | 13mm size head bolts | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 13mm size head bolts | 37 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 13mm size head bolts | 90 degrees |
| 4 | 13mm size head bolts | 90 degrees |
| 5 | 13mm size head bolts | 90 degrees |
| 6 | 13mm size head bolts | 90 degrees |
| 7 | 11mm size head bolts | 22 ft. lbs |
| 8 | 11mm size head bolts | 90 degrees |
| 9 | 11mm size head bolts | 90 degrees |
| 10 | 11mm size head bolts | 90 degrees |
Prep Gasoline engines
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 70 degrees; Diesel engines; NS | 70 degrees |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2017 BMW M240i xDrive dominate in one area — the wheels, 1 of 3 reports (33%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the wheels pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 239 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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… |
| B011423 | 2023-11-13 | Engine And Engine Cooling | PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES |
| B340714 | 2023-10-13 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a… |
| B651523 | 2023-05-01 | Electrical System | After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode)… |
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EPA figures are 21 city / 31 highway / 25 combined mpg.