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2016 BMW 535d

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 535d.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2016 BMW 535d is paired with an S8 automatic transmission and delivers an EPA-rated fuel economy of 26 city, 38 highway, and 30 combined mpg. Service for this model year includes a specific engine oil drain and refill procedure. This process requires adherence to the appropriate Motologic service guidelines.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacityRefer to the appropriate Motologic service procedures for drain and refill procedure.OEM · verified

EPA fuel economy26/38/30 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 · 950 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11428507683. 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 · 950 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size245/45R18OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8; OPTIONAL: 8.5; OPTIONAL REAR ONLY: 9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	11428507683
Engine air filter	13718518111
Fuel filter	13327822499
Battery	61219394648
Front wiper blades	61612458015
Thermostat	11518512234 alt 11518516207
Cabin air filter	64116809933 alt 64119272642

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	192.9 in
Overall width	73.2 in
Overall height	57.5 in
Wheelbase	116.9 in
Curb weight	4255 lb
Track (front / rear)	63 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	26 / 38 / 30 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	102 cu ft
Cargo volume	14 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Diesel

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine Hypoid axle oil G1 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Clutch Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	Hypoid axle oil G1
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.2-3.0
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	3.0-3.2
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	2.5-3.2
Manual Transmission Fluid	BMW MTF-LT-5
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	2.5-3.0

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	9.5
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission

M8 Bolts: 33.0, M10: 58.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark Plug Manufacturer	BMW
Spark Plug Type	M14X1.25
Spark Plug Gap	non-adjustable in
Spark Plug Torque	20.0 - 24.3 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	950 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	21.7 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	28-32 psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.145; Rear: 0.145 pads
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Stamped on rotor
Vented Rotor Maximum Scoring Depth	0.004 - 0.015 / Stamped on rotor

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 · Fuel Filter · Engine Oil · 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	Diesel Emissions Fluid · 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 2 of 5 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

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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 Vehicles taking Refer to the appropriate Motologic service procedures for drain and refill procedure.Engine oil filter 11428507683 Engine air filter 13718518111 Fuel filter 13327822499 Battery 61219394648

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2016 535d take?

Refer to the appropriate Motologic service procedures for drain and refill procedure. of Use engine oil meeting BMW specification LL-01 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2016 535d have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 535d get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 38 highway / 30 combined mpg.