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2015 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (16%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (2%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (47%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 85 repairs.
2015 BMW 3-Series repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (75%)
Chart based on 53 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 308hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in New Zealand Dec 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Feb 202268200 mi$650 | Parking sensor failure | ||
| Jul 202294860 mi | Traction control fails on steep hills. Dealer unable to fix | ||
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Idaho, United States Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202198000 miUS $1700 | Valve Cover Warped | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201716000 mi | Air-conditioning would only work intermittently during long trips in humid weather. Problem with temperature sensor. Was fixed via a software modification. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Mar 201858000 mi | MIL. No code stored, unable to reproduce | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 201614000 mi | rattle in passenger door | ||
| Jun 201737000 mi | Brake pads were changed. 37,00 on original M series Brembo brakes. Impressive. The new pads are silent, no squeaking. | ||
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201730000 mi | A/C wouldn't run for more than 15 min. Dealer added 3 oz of refrigerant and changed a setting in software. Sunroof wouldn't close. Dealer fixed by resetting computer. | ||
| Aug 201734000 mi | A/C wouldn't blow cold air. Dealer reprogrammed something in the A/C to fix. Not sure if it's still working completely correct though. | ||
| Nov 202169000 mi | One of the diesel fuel injectors needed to be replaced. BMW had previously extended the warranty for this particular issue so the fix was at no charge. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Nov 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Nov 201738000 mi | Fog light button cracking, programmable memory key 2 cracking. Dealer replace entire light switch and full programmable memory key unit. | ||
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 425hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201844000 mi | Stone shield on rear brakes. Not a recall but covered under warranty, a known problem. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States May 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 201718000 mi | Passenger door lock rattles in the unlocked position. | ||
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 425hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 202120000 miUS $100 | Replaced ABS Wheel Speed Sensor | ||
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Oklahoma, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Sep 201511000 mi | Door trim squeak issue which BMW has a TSB for. | ||
| Dec 201734500 mi | Door lock failure. Replaced actuator. | ||
| Jan 201836120 mi | Brake pads worn, rotors were etched. I had been telling the dealer for a year that I thought the brakes needed to be done. They kept telling me everything was fun despite what I believed was excessive wear and noise. They were relying on the electronic indicator which for some reason failed on my car. Finally got them to replace the brakes after complaining endlessly about the noise. | ||
| Apr 202174000 miUS $550 | Oil Filter Gasket Housing | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States May 2015 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Jun 20152000 mi | The backup camera showed an error message when in use. I brought it in the first week of June. Unfortunately, the dealership didn't fix the problem on the first visit. I took it back a second time and it was finally fixed. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Feb 2015 | Bluetooth module failed. Dealer replaced. | ||
| Oct 201510000 mi | Engine went into limp mode after spirited driving. Dealer said turbo waste gate out of spec. Replaced. Alarm goes off under specific, non-alarm situations. Alarm sensor replaced but problem recurred two days later. Dealer has been notified and I'm trying to schedule a return. | ||
| Jun 201610000 mi | Alarm system still not working correctly. BMW gave me a new sunshield to try. They think my aftermarket sunscreen was the problem. Unclear if issue is resolved. | ||
| Dec 201622000 mi | Back-up camera inop. Replaced camera, trunk locking mechanism, and reprogrammed computer. | ||
| Apr 201724000 mi | iDrive failed completely. Lost all stored music and contacts. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 20154000 mi | Instrument cluster odometer light went out. | ||
| Sep 20159000 mi | Musty odor from AC occassionally | ||
| Aug 201619000 mi | Some rattles observed inside cabin at times and at certain outside temps. | ||
| Mar 202258000 miUS $500 | Replaced valve cover gasket and spark plugs. | ||
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201727000 mi | Air conditioner condenser leaked R134 out. Replaced under warranty | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202247000 miUS $50 | Replaced windshield washer pump Plastic trim on the inside of door pulls started to decompose and became sticky. Replaced with aftermarket version | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Iowa, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Aug 201718000 miUS $235 | run flat tire | ||
| Jun 201830000 miUS $900 | replace tires | ||
| Mar 202143000 mi | front door lock module failure | ||
| BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Apr 20169300 miC $10 | shadowline trim squeaks when going over bumps. annoying. | ||
| Jul 201718600 mi | Squeaky brakes. BMW says that there was a service done to the rear brakes and a notice open for repair. Seemed to have fixed the issue for a week or two, but squeaks are back. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Nov 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Apr 201717980 mi | They replace the fuel level sensor | ||
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Feb 2015 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Nov 201740100 mi | Car went into limp home mode. Dealer had car for 2 days and could not figure out what caused the condition. No subsequent issues. | ||
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 201519200 mi | Hesitation during acceleration, not turbo lag. Service bulletin for problem found and car software updated. Two of the preset buttons were cracked. | ||
| Aug 201637600 mi | Panel under HVAC controls kept falling off. Replaced the panel with new part. | ||
| Jul 201860000 miUS $1850 | A/C not working, recharged the system. | ||
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Quebec, Canada Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201717980 mi | Clock won't keep time...goes slow after a single day | ||
| Jan 201826040 mi | Car clock was running slow in cold weather. Computer was reprogrammed but updates failed a few times. It took a BMW technician from head office to unlock the issue after a few days. | ||
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jun 2018 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Oct 201851000 miUS $75 | Blower motor replaced, under CPO warranty | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201844000 mi | Check engine light diagnosed as failed thermostat. Dealer replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Sep 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Oct 2014 | Faulty sensor caused warning message to appear on the way home from the dealership on day of purchase. Part was replaced within 24 hours. | ||
| Jan 20153800 mi | Continuation of previous issue with random warning lights coming on but no actual symptoms. A loose grounding wire was located under the driver's seat and secured. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Jan 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Oct 201510300 mi | Car indicated a dead battery, and acted as though the battery was dead, but it was the on-board computer control systems. This problem is intermittent. Dealer could not duplicate nor diagnose. It happened again a month later. | ||
| Nov 201511000 mi | Car indicated a dead battery, and acted as though the battery was dead, but it was the computer control systems. Dealer could not duplicate nor diagnose. One more time and it will be returned for refund under the lemon law. | ||
| Jan 201613000 mi | Exact same problem as previous two reports. This time, the dealer put in a new battery. So far, it is working fine, but it usually takes about 6 weeks to manifest itself, so it's too early to say it's fixed. If it repeats, it's a lemon. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Indiana, United States May 2015 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Jun 20173000 mi | iDrive controller in the audio / navigation failed | ||
| May 20186000 mi | Unknown [transmission warning light] | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2018 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 201937127 mi | After short time of running, the air flow out of the AC would drop to almost nothing. Dealer had TSB for similar problem on the 5 series sedans. They moved one sensor and reprogrammed a value in the computer. This is the second trip to the dealer to fix the AC. This time they actually put gauges on the AC system and discovered that the fluid was low. They evacuated the system and recharged it. No charge because they screwed up the first time I came in for this problem | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Nov 20159000 mi | TPMS failed to communicate with any of the tires. Needed new central module. Ordered, installed a week later. | ||
| Dec 20159000 mi | TPMS system: BMW sent wrong part. Required second trip to dealer. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Oct 2014 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Dec 201616000 mi | One of the parking lights stopped working. The cars computer notified me of the problem - "Parking lamp malfunction". The dealer said there was a TSB. It was fixed under warranty. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Apr 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jun 201638000 mi | Bad sensor. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2014 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Oct 201533500 mi | There was a fault in the driver's front side camera module | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2015 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Oct 201513500 mi | My horn sounded like a clown car. As it turns out, one of the two horns was bad, so they replaced both of them. | ||
| Jun 201621000 mi | Engine misfire on two cylinders. They actually couldn't reproduce it after testing all coils and plugs separately, hot and cold, so they chalked it up to a bad batch of gas. Which, frankly, I'm not buying. I think it'll be back for those problems. | ||
| Sep 201623000 mi | The horns went out again. The service advisor stated that it was the other horn set this time. | ||
| Feb 201730000 mi | The navigation and radio would make a popping noise and restart itself from time to time. My auto stop/start would occasionally stop but not start the car. The gear shift selector has a computer and the suspicion is that this was causing the problem. | ||
| Sep 201735000 mi | The passenger door wouldn't open with the double pull (basically, in BMWs you pull the door once to unlock and again to open it), and could only be opened either from outside or by hitting the central locking button to unlock it that way. They told me it was a known problem where the cable would get snagged. Also, the door lock indicator would go up and down extremely slowly. | ||
| Feb 201838500 mi | They had to replace the door latch due to the door not unlocking/opening when pulled. Also, the lock tab was slow to move up and down. This time they just replaced the entire assembly. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Kansas, United States Aug 2015 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Oct 20151000 mi | iDrive harddrive locked and failed intermittently. | ||
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202249000 miUS $155 | Replaced TPMS sensor/valve stem assembly on one wheel after it malfunctioned out of warranty. New sensor is low by 1 psi until tire is hot. Fuel gauge reads high by 3/16 of tank after vehicle parked outside for greater than 15 minutes & until vehicle parked indoors overnight. | ||
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2020 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Mar 202068000 miUS $450 | Front left wheel bearing showing signs of failure, both replaced as a preventative measure | ||
| Feb 2022100000 miUS $500 | All brake hardware | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States May 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Nov 201510000 mi | 02 sensor failed and threw a check engine light. | ||
| Oct 201629000 mi | Diesel particulate filter replaced | ||
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Feb 2021 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Nov 202148000 miUS $50 | The coating of each door handle deteriorated, leaving a mess on the person's hands when touching it. This is a known problem. Handles were replaced using aftermarket parts with a different coating. | ||
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Nov 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201843400 mi | Passenger door unable to unlock from door handle. Tech rerouted cable as per puma case. But it is not working again and car is going back tomorrow. | ||
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 134hp 1.6L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Malaysia Jun 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 202037200 mi$310 | Replaced rear RH DSC sensor giving false Autocruise & Speed Limit fault. Unfortunately the replacement did not fix the problem. The false message would appear from time to time. Battery getting weak | ||
| Apr 202140300 mi$35 | Replace parking brake cable bracket | ||
| Dec 202141540 mi$881 | Replace water pump Replace crankshaft oil seal Replace rear absorber, mounting and damper | ||
| Jun 202242160 mi | The front LH lock mechanism failed and it was replaced. | ||
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