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2022 BMW 330i xDrive

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 330i xDrive.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2022 BMW 330i xDrive pairs an eight-speed automatic (S8) transmission with EPA fuel-economy ratings of 25 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, and 28 mpg combined. For researchers tracking this model's reliability history, the 2022 model year registers as a notably quiet data point, logging just one owner complaint categorized under "Unknown Or Other" and carrying zero recalls. That low complaint and recall profile marks the 2022 330i xDrive as a low-friction reference point for researchers examining this model.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque103.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy25/34/28 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
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size225/45R18/XL 95HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5; Optional: 8; Front: 8, Rear: 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter11429886567 alt 11428575211
Engine air filter13718580428
Spark plug12122455258
Battery61217604808 alt 61217555719
Front wiper blades61619478361
Thermostat11539468021 alt 11539468022
Cabin air filter64119382886 alt 64119382885

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185.4 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight3494 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined25 / 34 / 28 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume94 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs14.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsUse new bolts only. 88.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Reliability & federal safety record

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 330i xDrive dominate in one area — the unknown or other, 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. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the unknown or other 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.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
78
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 78 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
B0108252025-05-13StructureA vehicle listed above may arrive with a Check Control Message (CCM), and/or malfunction…
B0107252025-04-15StructureThe Radiator Grilles Lower Active Air Flap Assembly limited warranty for defects in…
B1207212024-03-04Engine And Engine CoolingCheck Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage…
B6404222024-02-16Electrical SystemAn interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and…
B5108192024-01-16Electrical SystemThe basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

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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Frequently asked

Does the 2022 330i xDrive have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 330i xDrive get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 34 highway / 28 combined mpg.