Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 M550i xDrive.
The 2022 BMW M550i xDrive is equipped with an eight‑speed automatic transmission and carries an EPA fuel‑economy rating of 17/25/20 mpg. With just one owner complaint—related to the wheels—and zero recalls recorded for the model year, the 2022 M550i xDrive sits at the favorable end of its reliability history. This minimal complaint record suggests a dependable entry for researchers evaluating the model’s long‑term ownership experience.
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 11427583220. 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 | 11427583220 alt 11425A33C42 |
| Engine air filter | 13718699811 alt 13718699812 |
| Spark plug | 12120057704 |
| Battery | 61216806755 alt 61215B3F325 |
| Front wiper blades | 61612447932 |
| Thermostat | 11538632664 alt 11538685978 |
| Cabin air filter | 64115A29D99 alt 64115A1BDB6 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 195.3 in |
| Overall width | 73.6 in |
| Overall height | 57.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4222 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63.4 / 64.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 54/46 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 17 / 25 / 20 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 99 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 14 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2.
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | M6 Screw: 7.4 ft-lbs, M8 Screw: 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | Use new nuts only. 11.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 103.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46YF |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2022 BMW M550i xDrive dominate in one area — the wheels, 1 of 1 reports (100%), 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 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 44 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B630418 | 2024-03-14 | Exterior Lighting | One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored. |
| B510819 | 2024-01-16 | Electrical System | The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. |
| B611305 | 2024-01-11 | Electrical System | The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process… |
| B340714 | 2023-10-13 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a… |
| B540521 | 2023-08-01 | Visibility | ?The sunroof will not operate in either direction. |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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EPA figures are 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.