Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 M4.
The 2019 BMW M4 is a passenger car paired with a seven-speed automated manual transmission (AM-S7), returning EPA fuel economy of 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined. With 16 total owner complaints — the top area being engine — and three recalls, the 2019 falls between the model's 2016 peak of 21 complaints and its 2020 low of just one across the 2014–2022 complaint history. That places this model year in the lower-middle band of the generation's reliability record, meaning prospective buyers face a moderate complaint profile that is better than the worst years but hasn't yet reached the low-complaint stability seen in 2020.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 11428683168. 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.
| Engine oil filter | 11428683168 alt 11428637820 |
| Engine air filter | 13727843283 alt 13727843284 |
| Spark plug | 12120039634 |
| Battery | 61218047221 |
| Front wiper blades | 61615A43587 |
| Thermostat | 11538632664 alt 11537586885 |
| Cabin air filter | 64119237555 alt 64116821995 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
| Overall length | 183.9 in |
| Overall width | 73.6 in |
| Overall height | 54.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4070 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 62.2 / 63 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 52/48 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 16 / 22 / 19 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the M4 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | CS Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.60 sec | 11.80 sec | 454 hp | RWD |
| 2019 | CS Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.70 sec | 12.00 sec | 454 hp | RWD |
| 2017 | Competition Package Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 4.00 sec | 12.10 sec | 444 hp | RWD |
| 2016 | GTS Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.50 sec | 11.70 sec | 493 hp | RWD |
| 2016 | Competition Package Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.80 sec | 12.10 sec | 444 hp | RWD |
| 2016 | GTS Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.80 sec | 12.10 sec | 493 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.70 sec | 12.00 sec | 425 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 | 3.90 sec | 12.10 sec | 425 hp | RWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 11 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 103 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | Use new nuts. 221.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.19-1.23 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 725.0 |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 2900 |
| RPM | 725.0 |
| ABS Sensor Torque | Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0 |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 70°, Step 3: 70°. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 15 ft. lbs |
| 1 | Bolts 1-14 | 22 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45° | 44 ft. lbs |
| 1 | Bolt 1 | 3.7 ft. lbs |
| 2 | Bolt 1 | 8.8 ft. lbs |
| 3 | Bolts 2-10 | 8.8 ft. lbs |
| 4 | Turn 90° | |
| 5 | 13.2 | |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 70° | 15 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 1,200 mi.
| At 1,200 mi | Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Intercooler (drain & refill) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Across the M4 generation, federal complaints and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) peaked early in 2015 and 2016 before steadily declining, indicating that initial production issues were largely resolved over the vehicle's lifecycle. The 2019 model year sits at the mature, low point of this downward arc, recording zero federal complaints, a single recall, and just 43 TSBs—a stark contrast to the 21 complaints and 228 TSBs documented in 2016. While the target year data flags Engine and Air Bags as the top complaint categories, the official federal complaint count stands at zero, and the data does not specify the root cause for the single recall. Following 2019, complaints remained minimal, though recalls slightly increased to two per year in 2020 and 2021. Given its placement at the most stable point in the generation's federal record with the fewest reported issues, the 2019 M4 is a highly favorable year to purchase on the used market.
All 16 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 60 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B011824 | 2024-12-31 | Electrical System | The Telematics Control Units (TCU) Internal Emergency (Backup) Battery for defects in… |
| B010224 | 2024-05-01 | Engine | EVAP SYSTEM PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15/150 |
| B510819 | 2024-01-16 | Electrical System | The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. |
| B611305 | 2024-01-11 | Electrical System | The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process… |
| B011423 | 2023-11-13 | Engine And Engine Cooling | PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 16 city / 22 highway / 19 combined mpg.