Model year guide

2018 BMW 540i xdrive

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 BMW 540i xdrive is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 47 on record.

2018 BMW 540i xdrive — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2018 BMW 540i xdrive at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined23 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2018 BMW 540i xdrive recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2018 BMW 540i xdrive.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 8 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2018 BMW 540i xdrive MPG & running costs

Combined23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,550
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 BMW 540i xdrive costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,750
Fuel only$17,750
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2018 BMW 540i xdrive trims & engines on record

Trims
xDrive
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl 335 hp

2018 BMW 540i xdrive vehicles on record

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2018 BMW 540i xdrive — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 BMW 540i xdrive have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2018 BMW 540i xdrive. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2018 BMW 540i xdrive get?

The 2018 BMW 540i xdrive has a U.S. EPA estimate of 23 mpg combined (20 city / 29 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.