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2024 BMW 230i

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 230i.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2024 BMW 230i, a compact luxury coupe, pairs an automatic (S8) transmission with EPA-rated fuel economy of 26 mpg city, 35 highway, and 30 combined. This model year continues the 230i’s tradition of delivering a balanced blend of efficiency and driving engagement, reflecting the nameplate’s established reputation for dependable, everyday performance.

Model year2024 2017

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy26/35/30 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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 11429886567. 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.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 800 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	11429886567 alt 11428575211
Engine air filter	13718580428
Spark plug	12122455258
Battery	61217604808
Front wiper blades	61619478361
Thermostat	11539468021 alt 11539468022
Cabin air filter	64119382886 alt 64119382885

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	26 / 35 / 30 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 230i of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.1–5.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.10 sec — 2022 Coupe (M Sport)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2022	Coupe (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.10 sec	13.70 sec	255 hp	RWD
2022	Coupe (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.30 sec	13.90 sec	255 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	800 cca

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	Engine Oil Filter · Spark Plugs · Engine Oil · Keyless Entry Remote Battery · Cabin Air Filter · Engine Air Filter Element
Inspect	Windshield Washer System · Parking Brake System · Underbody · Brake Line · Disc Brake Caliper · Brake Rotor · Air Bag System · Exterior Lighting
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

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V770000SteeringReported 16/11/2023

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 2 Series Coupe (230i), 330i, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i vehicles. The steering gear may not have been tightened properly… Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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 230i. 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.

Group 94R battery Engine oil filter 11429886567 Engine air filter 13718580428 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 2024 230i have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 230i get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 35 highway / 30 combined mpg.