Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 M4.
The 2022 BMW M4 pairs its standard eight-speed automatic (S8) with EPA-estimated fuel economy of 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined. Within the model’s 2014–2022 complaint history, this year registers only two owner grievances—trailing just the 2020 low of one complaint and standing well below the 2016 peak of twenty-one—backed by zero recalls, with visibility flagged as the top concern. That minimal complaint volume places the 2022 variant among the most reliable model years in the M4’s tracked history, suggesting a mature, largely trouble-free production cycle.
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 | 13718095807 alt 13718095805 |
| Spark plug | 12125A4EF60 |
| Battery | 61217908325 |
| Front wiper blades | 61619478361 |
| Thermostat | 11538632664 alt 11537586885 |
| Cabin air filter | 64119382885 alt 64119382886 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 188.2 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4189 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 62.6 / 63.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 52/48 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 16 / 23 / 19 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the M4 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 Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 2.80 sec | 11.00 sec | 503 hp | AWD |
| 2021 | Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.80 sec | 12.00 sec | 473 hp | RWD |
| 2021 | Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 4.20 sec | 12.40 sec | 473 hp | RWD |
| 2023 | CSL Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.20 sec | 11.10 sec | 543 hp | RWD |
| 2023 | CSL Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.30 sec | 11.20 sec | 543 hp | RWD |
| 2025 | CS Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.00 sec | 11.10 sec | 543 hp | AWD |
| 2025 | Competition xDrive Convertible 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.20 sec | 11.30 sec | 523 hp | AWD |
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.
Across this generation's federal record, complaint volume peaked in 2015–2016 (12 and 21 complaints, respectively) before tapering to single digits by 2017 and remaining low through 2022, while recall activity was heaviest in the early years (2–3 recalls annually from 2014–2017) and steadily declined to just 1–2 per year before dropping to zero in the target year. The 2022 model stands out as the only year in the entire dataset with zero recalls and zero investigations, paired with a modest 2 complaints—covering Visibility and Unknown/Other categories—with no crash or fire incidents reported. TSB volume, which serves as a proxy for manufacturer-acknowledged service issues, peaked dramatically in 2015–2016 (249 and 228) and has since fallen to 40, suggesting significant maturation of whatever underlying issues drove early-generation service demand. The 2022 model sits at the tail end of this declining arc, benefiting from years of prior refinement while carrying the lowest federal intervention footprint of any year in the record. **Takeaway:** the 2022 M4 represents the cleanest federal-record year in this generation and is a strong buy from a reliability-risk standpoint—just confirm that the zero-recall status reflects genuine maturity rather than simply limited time in service for any latent issues to surface.
All 2 complaints on record, top 2 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 40 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 / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.