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2022 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 M235i xDrive Gran Coupe.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2022 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe features an Automatic (S8) transmission and an EPA-rated fuel economy of 23/32/26 mpg. This model year's reliability history is marked by zero recalls. With only one reported owner complaint concerning the electrical system, the vehicle maintains a very low volume of documented issues.

Model year20242023202220212020

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque103.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy23/32/26 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 11429888806. 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 size225/40R18/XL 92HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter11429888806 alt 11428593186
Engine air filter13718480931
Spark plug12125A1A259
Battery61216805461 alt 61217604802
Front wiper blades61615A25860
Thermostat11539430898 alt 11539430899
Cabin air filter64316835405 alt 64316835406

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length178 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height55.9 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Curb weight3613 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 32 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume91 cu ft
Cargo volume12 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

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

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 M235i xDrive Gran Coupe dominate in one area — the electrical system, 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. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system 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
38
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Electrical System1

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 38 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
B0102252025-05-19EngineThe engines turbocharger wastegate valve controller limited warranty for defects in…
B6113052024-01-11Electrical SystemThe electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process…
B3407142023-10-13Service Brakes, HydraulicFunctional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a…
B5201212023-08-01Seats?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
B6308212023-06-01Electrical SystemHeadlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The…

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

Does the 2022 M235i xDrive Gran Coupe have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the M235i xDrive Gran Coupe get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 32 highway / 26 combined mpg.