Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 M3.
The 2022 BMW M3, equipped with an automatic (S8) transmission and rated at 16/22/18 mpg, enters the model’s long history with a remarkably clean reliability record: just one owner complaint, focused on the powertrain, and zero recalls. This places the 2022 model year at the very bottom of the complaint range across the entire 1990–2025 span, tying the 1996 model’s single report as the lowest in the lineup. For researchers, that near-flawless initial showing suggests this generation launched with exceptional build quality and few teething issues.
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 OE oil filter 11428092620. 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 | 11428092620 |
| Engine air filter | 13718095805 alt 13718095807 |
| Spark plug | 12125A4EF60 |
| Battery | 61217908325 |
| Front wiper blades | 61619478361 |
| Thermostat | 11538632664 alt 11537586885 |
| Cabin air filter | 64119382886 alt 64119382885 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 185.4 in |
| Overall width | 72 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3825 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 62.2 / 63 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 52/48 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 16 / 22 / 18 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 95 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 13 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the M3 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Competition xDrive Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.00 sec | 11.10 sec | 503 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | Competition xDrive Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.40 sec | 11.60 sec | 503 hp | AWD |
| 2022 | Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.90 sec | 12.20 sec | 473 hp | RWD |
| 2021 | Competition Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.50 sec | 11.60 sec | 503 hp | RWD |
| 2021 | Competition Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.50 sec | 11.60 sec | 503 hp | RWD |
| 2023 | Competition xDrive Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 2.80 sec | 11.00 sec | 503 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | CS Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 2.70 sec | 10.70 sec | 543 hp | AWD |
| 2025 | Competition Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.20 sec | 11.40 sec | 503 hp | RWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 14.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 103.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46YF |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 1,200 mi.
| At 1,200 mi | Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2022 BMW M3 records 1 federal complaint, 0 recalls, 0 investigations, and 47 TSBs, down from the 2021 model’s 3 complaints, 3 recalls, and 64 TSBs, and representing the lowest complaint and recall activity in the modern span of the dataset. While the mid-2010s showed substantially higher TSB counts and periodic recalls, the trend in subsequent years has moderated, placing 2022 at the low point of that arc before the 2025 entry. The sole complaint falls under Power Train, though the data does not specify a root cause, and the year registers zero crash and zero fire complaints with no open investigations. Because it sits at the bottom of the federal complaint-and-recall curve with a clean safety record, the 2022 M3 is a favorable year to buy.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 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 47 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B410725 | 2026-01-07 | Structure | While driving on a smooth and/or unevenroad, a “cracking” sound is heard from therear… |
| B410725 | 2025-08-20 | Structure | While driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a “cracking” sound is heard from the rear… |
| B120125 | 2025-06-06 | Electrical System | EMISSIONS RECALL 25E-A03: PROGRAM CONTOL UNITS (DME) |
| B640422 | 2024-02-16 | Electrical System | An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and… |
| B611305 | 2024-01-11 | Electrical System | The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process… |
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EPA figures are 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.