Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 228i.
The 2015 BMW 228i is a passenger car pairing its standard engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission (S8) and posting EPA fuel-economy figures of 23 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined. Its service schedule calls for 5.3 quarts of engine oil in approved viscosities of 0W-30, 0W-40, or 5W-30, a range that gives the model reasonable flexibility across climates and duty cycles. As an early model-year entry in the 228i nameplate, it carries 17 owner complaints — concentrated in the engine/cooling and electrical systems — alongside three recalls, providing researchers a useful baseline against which the model's reliability trajectory can be tracked in later production years.
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 11428683168. 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 | 11428683168 alt 11428637820 |
| Engine air filter | 13718507320 alt 13718511668 |
| Spark plug | 12120039664 |
| Battery | 61217555719 alt 61216806755 |
| Front wiper blades | 61615A43583 |
| Thermostat | 11538635689 alt 11538636594 |
| Cabin air filter | 64119237555 alt 64116821995 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 174.4 in |
| Overall width | 69.7 in |
| Overall height | 55.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3549 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.8 / 60.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 53/47 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 23 / 35 / 27 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 228i 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | xDrive Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.00 sec | 13.70 sec | 240 hp | AWD |
| 2015 | Convertible 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.50 sec | 14.30 sec | 240 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | Convertible 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 6.30 sec | 14.90 sec | 240 hp | RWD |
| 2014 | Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 4.90 sec | 13.70 sec | 240 hp | RWD |
| 2014 | Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.00 sec | 13.80 sec | 240 hp | RWD |
| 2014 | Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.20 sec | 13.90 sec | 240 hp | RWD |
| 2016 | Coupe 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.50 sec | 14.10 sec | 240 hp | RWD |
| 2020 | xDrive Gran Coupe (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.10 sec | 13.80 sec | 228 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 5.3 qt of 0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.4 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. 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 |
| Engine Coolant | Ethylene Glycol |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 5.3 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 5.3 qt |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.7 gallons |
| Power Steering Fluid | Use Pentosin CHF 11S |
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 30 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.4 ft-lbs |
| Driveshaft Flange to Transmission | M8 Bolts: 33.0, M10: 58.0 ft-lbs |
| Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts | 29.5 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | BMW |
| Spark Plug Type | M14X1.25 |
| Spark Plug Gap | non-adjustable in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 20.0 - 24.3 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 94R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 800 cca |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.145; Rear: 0.145 pads |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front w/11.18 |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | Bolts 1-10 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | 45 degrees | 45 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 2015 BMW 228i lead in one area — the engine & engine cooling,electrical system, 5 of 17 reports (29%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine & engine cooling,electrical system 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 17 complaints on record, top 8 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 346 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B062626 | 2026-05-01 | Engine | Inlet Hose Return |
| B061626 | 2026-02-06 | Engine | Double Pipe Return |
| B010722 | 2024-10-25 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Fuel tank limited warranty for leakage, due to defects in materials or workmanship, has… |
| B010322 | 2024-10-25 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Fuel tank limited warranty for leakage, due to defects in materials or workmanship, has… |
| B611305 | 2024-01-11 | Electrical System | The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process… |
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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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
5.3 qt of Gasoline engines: 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 oil meeting BMW specification LL01.Diesel engines: 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 oil meeting BMW specification LL04, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 23 city / 35 highway / 27 combined mpg.