BMW›840i›2022›Overview/bmw/840i/2022/base/

2022 BMW 840i

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 840i.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2022 BMW 840i is a luxury grand tourer positioned as the more accessible entry point in BMW's 8 Series lineup, featuring a sleek coupe body style paired with the brand's rear-wheel-drive architecture and an eight-speed automatic transmission, while EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined represents a respectable if not class-leading efficiency figure for a vehicle of this performance orientation.

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque103.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/29/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 11428583896. 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.

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size19": 245/40R19/XL 98H; 20": Front: 245/35R20/XL 95Y, Rear: 275/30R20/XL 97YOEM · verified
Wheel / rim19" Standard: 8; Optional: Front: 8, Rear: 9; 20": Front: 8, Rear: 9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter11428583896 alt 11427826799
Engine air filter13718577170
Spark plug12122455258
Battery61217604808 alt 61216806755
Front wiper blades61619478909
Thermostat11539494425 alt 11539494424
Cabin air filter64115A1BDB6 alt 64115A29D99

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 29 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 840i of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.4–4.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.40 sec — 2020 xDrive Gran Coupe (M Sport)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020xDrive Gran Coupe (M Sport) 3.0L Turbo I-64.40 sec13.00 sec335 hpAWD
2020Gran Coupe (M Sport) 3.0L Turbo I-64.70 sec13.30 sec335 hpRWD

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 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Engine torques

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs14.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF

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 · Spark Plugs · Engine Oil · Keyless Entry Remote Battery · Cabin Air Filter · Engine Air Filter Element
InspectWindshield Washer System · Parking Brake System · Underbody · Brake Line · Disc Brake Caliper · Brake Rotor · Air Bag System · Exterior Lighting
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.

1
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

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

25V644000Electrical System:Starter AssemblyReported 25/09/2025

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload. Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired…

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

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific 840i. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

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

Engine oil filter 11428583896Engine air filter 13718577170Spark plug 12122455258Battery 61217604808

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2022 840i have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the 840i get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 29 highway / 25 combined mpg.