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2023 BMW M240i

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 M240i.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2023 BMW M240i, a two-door coupe on the CLAR platform with a turbocharged inline-six engine, delivers an EPA-rated 22 city/32 highway/26 combined mpg through its eight-speed automatic transmission (S8). Within the model’s complaint history covering 2017 through 2025, the highest count was three in 2017 and the lowest was one in 2025, situating the 2023 model year in a period of consistently low reported issues.

Model year2024 2023

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy22/32/26 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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	11428583896 alt 11427826799
Engine air filter	13718635102
Spark plug	12122455258
Battery	61217604808
Front wiper blades	61619478361
Thermostat	11539494424 alt 11539494425
Cabin air filter	64119382885 alt 64119382886

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	178.7 in
Overall width	72.4 in
Overall height	54.7 in
Wheelbase	107.9 in
Curb weight	3891 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.2 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	22 / 32 / 26 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the M240i of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.6–4.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.60 sec — 2022 xDrive (Shadowline)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2022	xDrive (Shadowline) 3.0L Turbo I-6	3.60 sec	12.10 sec	382 hp	AWD
2022	xDrive (Shadowline) 3.0L Turbo I-6	4.00 sec	12.40 sec	382 hp	AWD

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:

Replace	Spark Plugs · Keyless Entry Remote Battery · Cabin Air Filter · Engine Air Filter Element · Drive Axle Assembly
Inspect	Windshield Washer System · Parking Brake System · Underbody · Brake Line · Tire Repair Kit Sealant · Disc Brake Caliper · Brake Rotor · Air Bag System
Road test	Universal Vehicle Operation
Inspect Fluid Level	Engine Coolant System
Reset	Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Drain, Refill & Bleed	Brake 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.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’17 ’18 ’19 ’21 ’22 ’25

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V039000Air Bags:Side/WindowReported 01/02/2023

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i XDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive) vehicles. The second-row seat backrest cover panels for the side air bags may break during deployment of… Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear seat backrest side air bag cover panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer…

23V099000Visibility:Power Window Devices And ControlsReported 17/02/2023

BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i… Remedy: Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be…

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 M240i. 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 11428583896 Engine air filter 13718635102 Spark plug 12122455258 Battery 61217604808

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2023 M240i have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the M240i get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 32 highway / 26 combined mpg.