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2018 BMW 530i

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 530i.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2018 BMW 530i is a 5 Series sedan equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city, 34 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined. This model year falls within the 5 Series' complaint history covering 1990 to 2024, a period that saw a high of 25 complaints in 2001 and a low of 5 in 1995, meaning the 2018 model's reliability is not directly benchmarked in this dataset but exists within a range of historical performance.

Model year2026 2018

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy24/34/27 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 11425B3A1A5. 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 size245/45/R18OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8.0; Optional: 8.0; Front Optional: 8.0; Rear Optional: 9.0; Front Optional: 8.0; Rear Optional: 9.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	11425B3A1A5 alt 11428575211
Engine air filter	13718577170
Spark plug	12120040551
Battery	61216806755
Front wiper blades	61612447932
Thermostat	11538658574 alt 11538658573
Cabin air filter	64115A1BDB7 alt 64115A1BDB6

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	194.5 in
Overall width	73.6 in
Overall height	57.9 in
Wheelbase	117.3 in
Curb weight	3878 lb
Track (front / rear)	63.4 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	24 / 34 / 27 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	99 cu ft
Cargo volume	14 cu ft
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 530i of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.0–6.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.00 sec — 2018 530 530e iPerformance Sedan (Sport)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2018	530 530e iPerformance Sedan (Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 9.2-kWh	6.00 sec	14.40 sec	248 hp	RWD
2018	530 530e xDrive iPerformance Sedan (Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 9.2-kWh	6.10 sec	14.50 sec	248 hp	AWD
2017	530 530i Sedan (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.10 sec	14.70 sec	248 hp	RWD
2017	530 530i xDrive Sedan (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.10 sec	14.60 sec	248 hp	AWD
2017	530 530i Sedan (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.20 sec	14.80 sec	248 hp	RWD
2017	530 530i Sedan (Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4	6.20 sec	14.70 sec	248 hp	RWD
2021	530 530e Sedan (M Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 9.1-kWh	5.20 sec	13.80 sec	288 hp	RWD

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. 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 Fluid	DOT 4
Clutch Fluid	DOT 4

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	3.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	14.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	35.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	18.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.3 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.3 ft-lbs
Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) Sensor Bolt(s)	37.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

103 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.50-1.70 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	800 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	680 cca

Service checks

RPM

725.0

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	14.0 ft. lbs.	14 ft. lbs
2	70 degrees	70 degrees
3	70

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

30.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120 degrees. Replace Screws

30 ft. lbs

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.

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees.	90 degrees
3	180 degrees	180 degrees

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	7.4 ft. lbs.	7.4 ft. lbs
2	7.4 ft. lbs.	7.4 ft. lbs
3	11.8 ft. lbs.	11.8 ft. lbs
4	11.8 ft. lbs.	11.8 ft. lbs
5	11.8

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	7.4 ft. lbs.	7.4 ft. lbs
2	7.4 ft. lbs.	7.4 ft. lbs
3	11.8 ft. lbs.	11.8 ft. lbs
4	11.8 ft. lbs.	11.8 ft. lbs
5	11.8

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	18.0 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs
2	60 degrees	60 degrees
3	60

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 · Cabin Air Filter · Engine Air Filter Element
Inspect	Windshield Washer System · Underbody · Brake Line · Disc Brake Caliper · Brake Rotor · Air Bag System · Exterior Lighting · Steering System
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

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’00 ’01 ’11 ’17 ’24

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V465000Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineReported 12/07/2018

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft… Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at…

19V684000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 27/09/2019

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i… Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at…

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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Build data

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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 battery Engine oil filter 11425B3A1A5 Engine air filter 13718577170 Spark plug 12120040551 Battery 61216806755

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

Does the 2018 530i have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 530i get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 34 highway / 27 combined mpg.