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2015 BMW 750i xDrive

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 750i xDrive.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2015 BMW 750i xDrive is a full-size luxury passenger car equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission. It achieves EPA-estimated fuel economy of 16/24/19 mpg city/highway/combined, and its engine holds 10.0 quarts of oil within the approved 0W-30, 0W-40, or 5W-30 viscosity range. Reviewing the model's complaint history from 2011 through 2015 reveals a notable decline in owner-reported issues, with 2012 posting the highest count at 18 complaints while 2014 recorded the lowest at just 4; the 2015 model year registered 1 total owner complaint, suggesting continued improvement in reliability, though 1 open recall on this model year warrants verification.

Model year2022202120152014

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity10.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/24/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 850 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11427583220. 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 49 · 850 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter11427583220
Engine air filter13717577457 alt 13717577458
Spark plug12120040581
Battery61217639053
Front wiper blades61612147361
Thermostat11538632664 alt 11537586885
Cabin air filter64116809933 alt 64119272642

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length199.6 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase120.9 in
Curb weight4744 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 24 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume107 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 10.0 qt of 0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 engine oil, Castrol SAF-X0 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 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2. 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
Differential Gear OilCastrol SAF-X0
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity13.3-15.3
Engine Oil0W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity10.0 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity21.1 gallons

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11
Engine Oil Pan Drain PlugM12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerBMW
Spark Plug TypeM14X1.25
Spark Plug Gapnon-adjustable in
Spark Plug Torque20.0 - 24.3 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test21.7 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief28-32 psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.145; Rear: 0.145 pads

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 750i xDrive marks the cleanest federal record in this generation's five-year arc, with zero owner complaints filed — a sharp drop from 16 in 2011 and even the four recorded in 2014 — while technical service bulletins fell to a generation low of 229 from a 2011 peak of 355. Recalls held steady at one, consistent with 2013 and 2014, though the data does not specify the defect or its root cause. No crash or fire complaints were logged for 2015, and the sole complaint category listed (Engine, count 1) appears inconsistent with the overall zero-complaint total. The trajectory shows sustained improvement across every measurable metric since the 2011 launch. This positions the 2015 as the most trouble-free model year in the dataset, making it a strong candidate for purchase provided the single recall has been addressed.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
208
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Engine1

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 208 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
B6304182024-03-14Exterior LightingOne or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
B5108192024-01-16Electrical SystemThe basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B6113052024-01-11Electrical SystemThe electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process…
B6105242024-01-05Electrical SystemThe Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit…
B1606232023-12-20Engine And Engine CoolingEngine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel…

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 750i xDrive take?

10.0 qt of Gasoline engines: 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 oil meeting BMW specification LL01.Diesel engines: 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 oil meeting BMW specification LL04, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 750i xDrive have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the 750i xDrive get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.