2017 BMW 540i xdrive problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2017 BMW 540i xdrive get?

The 2017 BMW 540i xdrive has a U.S. EPA estimate of 23 mpg combined (20 city / 29 highway).

2017 BMW 540i xdrive at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Combined23 mpg

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

2017 BMW 540i xdrive recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2017 BMW 540i xdrive.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 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.

2017 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 2017 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.

2017 BMW 540i xdrive trims & engines on record

Trims

xDrive

Engines

3.0L 6-cyl 300 hp

2017 BMW 540i xdrive vehicles on record

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Other BMW 540i xdrive model years

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2017 BMW 540i xdrive — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 BMW 540i xdrive have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2017 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 free.

What gas mileage does the 2017 BMW 540i xdrive get?

The 2017 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.