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2017 BMW 328d

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 328d.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2017 BMW 328d is the model-year iteration of the 328d, delivered through an eight-speed automatic transmission and EPA-rated at 31 mpg city, 43 mpg highway, and 36 mpg combined. The recorded complaint history for this vehicle covers 2013 through 2015, peaking in 2014 with 151 complaints and declining to 27 by 2015. Because 2017 falls outside that documented span, its reliability standing is not reflected in those figures and should be treated as an unmeasured model year rather than a continuation of the earlier trend.

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy31/43/36 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 11428580682. 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
Tire sizeP225/50R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter11428580682 alt 11428580680
Engine air filter13718511668
Fuel filter13327822497
Battery61216805461 alt 61216806755
Front wiper blades61615A43585
Thermostat11518512234 alt 11518516207
Cabin air filter64119237555 alt 64116821995

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height56.3 in
Wheelbase110.6 in
Curb weight3620 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined31 / 43 / 36 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume96 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
Recommended fuelDiesel

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 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.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Clutch FluidDOT 4

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)3.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)35.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts88.0 ft-lbs
Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) Sensor Bolt(s)37.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts9.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug GapNot adjustable in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.19-1.23 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
270
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep 1995cc Liter Engines: Step 1: 30 ft. lbs.

2+ 120 degrees. 1997cc Liter Engines: 26 ft. lbs. 1998cc Liter Engines: Step 1: 21 ft. lbs.120 degrees
2+ 180
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
3180
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Gasoline engines · M8 Bolts

184 inch lbs.84 in
255 degrees; M11 Bolts55 degrees
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
2100 degrees; Diesel engines100 degrees
118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
236.0 ft. lbs.36 ft. lbs
360 degrees60 degrees
460 degrees60 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
236.0 ft. lbs.36 ft. lbs
360 degrees60 degrees
460

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:

ReplaceEngine Oil Filter · Fuel Filter · Engine Oil · Cabin Air Filter · Engine Air Filter Element
InspectWindshield Washer System · Parking Brake System · Body Water Drains · Underbody · Brake Line · Tire Repair Kit Sealant · Disc Brake Caliper · Brake Rotor
Road testUniversal Vehicle Operation
Inspect Fluid LevelEngine Coolant System
ResetTire Pressure Monitoring System
Drain, Refill & BleedBrake 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.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’13’14’15

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V755000Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)Reported 25/10/2018

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3… Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These…

21V907000Fuel System, DieselReported 19/11/2021

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and… Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under…

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

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VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific 328d. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R batteryEngine oil filter 11428580682Engine air filter 13718511668Fuel filter 13327822497Battery 61216805461

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2017 328d have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 328d get?

EPA figures are 31 city / 43 highway / 36 combined mpg.