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2010 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 272 repairs.
2010 BMW 3-Series engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (51%)
Chart based on 79 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 BMW 3-Series
Engine not specified
| 2000 mi | steel fuel filler opening jammed (the small gate in the tube seized-up). |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 84000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced coils and mass air flow sensor as part of the maintenance where spark plugs needed changing. |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 77700 mi US $500 |
Fuel Pump stopped working without any warning |
| 67580 mi | Replaced two bad coils |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 44950 mi $3000 |
Full fueling system overhaul - new HPFP, Plugs, Coils were installed. OFHG replaced due to leaks. Water pump replaced due to leaks. |
| 51460 mi $100 |
valve cover gasket oil leak. gasket replaced |
| 38000 mi | Valve cover gasket, 2 valves replaced and seals. |
| 80000 mi US $50 |
Water pump failed. |
| 85000 mi US $50 |
6 fuel injectors replaced, cable cover gasket replaced. |
| 31480 mi | Turbocharger blew due to a crack in one of the charge pipes. Repairs were covered by Warranty. |
| 39680 mi | Replaced leaking radiator |
| 45760 mi | Replaced coolant expansion tank, again, due to cracked tank. |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 49200 mi US $3150 |
Fuel injectors stuck open and one bad spark plug. Coils replaced preventatively |
| 19700 mi | replace 3 fuel injectors |
| 47600 mi US $150 |
Replaced fuel injectors for cylinders 4-6 |
| 55300 mi | Engine miss-fired in cyl #4 from time to time in 1500-2500 rpm rangernI replaced all all coils and replaced the spark plug in cyl #4. Engine runs smooth and no longer has the issue. Not sure if it was the coil or the sp. |
| 59000 mi US $70 |
Boost pressure converter started making strange noise. I found and installed a replacement. |
| 60100 mi US $425 |
Carbon clean intake valves. |
| 66300 mi | Got engine malfunction message - reduced power mode when I was 200 miles from home. Car was sluggish but kept driving. I traced the problem to a stuck rear turbo wastegate. Pulled vacuum and the gate did not move. Used some WD40 to lubricate. |
| 70000 mi US $450 |
Oil Filter Housing gasket was leaking and needed replacement. |
| 81000 mi US $1600 |
Car was having miss-fire on cold start. Replaced valve cover and valve cover gasket. Installed updated Rob Beck PCV valve. Replaced index 7 fuel injectors with index 12 injectors. Car runs fine after repair. Still seems to burn .25 quart per 500 miles. Hard to chase that issue since it could be normal engine/turbo wear at 82 kmiles. |
| 31700 mi | Driver side exhaust had a severe flapper rattle on cold start. The entire left side muffler and exhaust were replaced. |
| 47400 mi | leaking valve cover gasket |
| 56000 mi | Cracked valve cover |
| 69000 mi US $300 |
My stock charge pipe blew off and shattered. I replaced the stock plastic one with an aftermarket metal one. |
| 60140 mi | Leaking coolant from engine compartment. |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 16100 mi | Fuel injector for cylinder one was inoperative causing misfire and rough operation. Injector replaced. |
| 24700 mi | Three fuel injectors failed. Car was repaired and while the repairs were I was given a loaner. |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 98580 mi C $2200 |
EGR malfunction since spring/summer 2014. Difficult to diagnose. Had to replace EGR cooler following warranty replacement of EGR valve a second time. Seized flap valve inside the cooler. |
| 34300 mi | Check engine light came on. Code indicated a sensor in the SCR tank was incorrect. Dealer replaced the tank containing DEF fluid. |
| 53000 mi US $230 |
Service Engine Soon light came on indicating problem with MAF sensor. Couldn't reset. |
| 88000 mi US $1150 |
SES light, one bad glow plug, bad glow plug controller. replaced all six glow plugs and controller. Defective MAF (Mass Air Flow Meter) |
| 94000 mi US $1200 |
Leaking Charge Air Pipe/Hose. |
| 35000 mi | Fourth time for injector problem (cylinder #2) via SES light. No noticeable driveability issues. |
| 35000 mi | SES light continued to come on. BMW repurchased the vehicle - mechanic I spoke with thought it might be due to excessive carbon build-up as a result of direct injection. |
| 84000 mi | Service Engine Soon light came on about three days after full car tune up. Independant repair shop's computer tool was unable to identify exactly what the repair needs to be. Something about the diesel exhaust treatment fluid sensor. |
| 87000 mi US $128 |
Service Engine Soon light had been on for one month. Local mechanic did not have system to address repair. SES went off three days prior to service call. Still took it in. Something to do with the diesel exhaust temp guage. No repair. |
| 90300 mi | SES light and code says that the diesel exhaust fuel sensor is bad and that in order to replace it, the DEF tank in its entirety needs to be replaced. System also reported a past case that a cylinder had misfired. |
| 104000 mi US $2000 |
Coolant hose busted. Car over heated and wouldn't run. |
| 3300 mi | Software upgrade with major clear and complete reflash |
| 69800 mi US $130 |
The back pressure turbo hose ruptured and had to be replaced |
| 26000 mi | Check engine light went on intermittently |
| 44000 mi | Leaky fuel injector causing rough running. |
| 45500 mi | Faulty DME controller found to be repeatedly causing injector faults. Replaced the unit. |
| 53000 mi | Service engine soon light came back on and engine ran rough. |
| 78000 mi | Glow plug failure |
| 90500 mi US $50 |
Exhaust NOx sensor failed. |
| 53800 mi | Replaced the active tank (Urea) due to a faulty sensor. |
| 58000 mi US $50 |
Supply module replaced (SCR System) |
| 60000 mi US $50 |
Problem: SES light and DEF fluid was being pumped out of the tank through vent tubes. NOX sensors replaced SCR catalyst replaced Urea Tank replaced. |
| 65000 mi US $350 |
Urea tank would pump DEF out of the vents onto the ground. Serpentine belts replaced. |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 17560 mi | Timing chain replacement |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 28520 mi $200 |
Oil cooler |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 65100 mi US $1869 |
Faulty eccentric shaft sensor |
| 57000 mi US $2600 |
Oil filter housing stand gasket and coolant. Oil pan gasket, oil pan bolts. Spark plus and ignition coils. |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 66000 mi US $3500 |
ignition coils malfunctioned oil leak and related parts |
| 70000 mi | Internal leak in fuel tank vent system. Replaced fuel pump, vent line from tank to fill neck, fill neck to canister, canister to purge valve and purge valve. Replaced canister. Installed gas tank. |
| 52300 mi US $114 |
Service Engine Soon light was on. Inspection detected defective fuel cap which was replaced. |
| 49000 mi US $650 |
Oil filter gasket not properly installed at quicklube, took it to F.A.T.S. who had to replace sensors, new filter, etc. car was cutting out in power |
| 49000 mi US $650 |
Replaced coil pack |
| 82100 mi | Bad ignition coils, replaced under control warranty |
| 90000 mi US $50 |
Oil filter housing cracked, replaced under CPO warranty |
| 58000 mi US $11 |
Car is starting to burn oil. Had to top up a quart after a 300 mile trip when Oil indicator was in the middle level before starting. Hasn't done so for the last 58000 miles. Need to monitor in future. |
| 53500 mi US $600 |
Serpentine belt and tensioner wore out.replaced. |
| 77000 mi US $675 |
Two cylinders were misfiring - replaced all coils and plugs and runs great again |
| 22000 mi | Gas tank had a air leak. Replaced tank. |
| 50500 mi US $600 |
Tensioner is failing. Causing premature wear on fan belt. Is a recall item. |
| 57000 mi US $300 |
The serpentine belt guide had loosened, creating excessive wear on the belt itself. |
| 81000 mi | Car was misfiring and could not be driven. Towed to Dealership. All coils and plugs replaced under the SULEV Warranty. No charge. |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 69000 mi | O2 sensor out |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 56000 mi US $50 |
Ignition coils and plugs went bad. |
| 49600 mi A $1500 |
- 80,000km service - replace front brake rotor, pads and sensors - replace faulty radiator cooling fan - replace coolant expansion tank - replace electric water pump - replace thermostat - replace brake fluid - flush coolant from engine and radiator |
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 14500 mi | bobine (ignition coils) replaced; software updates for the full car to improve performance and navigation / entertainment system. |
| 53320 mi €750 |
2 of 4 coils replaced, after all 4 had been replaced on a engine failure AND all 4 where replace after that by a new type because of a recall. The new type apparently isn't much better... |
| 61380 mi €1500 |
oil pump / oil pressure, coils and injectors replace for the third time ! |
| 85560 mi €800 |
the tensioner for the chain was out for some strange reason and since that is supposed to be stuck in the bottom of the engine and being oiled by the engine - all oil drained ... |
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 2000 mi | Fuel pump was having issues starting. Replaced it. Apparently had to replacement the navigation system when they did it? Makes no sense to me either. |
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 6000 mi | A fuel injector went bad, causing the "Service engine" light to come on. |
| 10000 mi | replaced high pressure fuel pump |
| 66960 mi C $2000 |
Water pump failed causing an overheating issue which triggered an engine shutdown. Water pump serpentine belt replaced. |
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 74000 mi US $2000 |
Fuel actuator.. obd..bank2 |
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 43800 mi US $20 |
Coolant expansion tank bleeder valve screw cracked. Screw is made of plastic and this is a common problem on BMWs |
| 68700 mi US $165 |
Throttle actuator bank 2 failure, replaced for free under CA Extended Emissions Warranty 7yr/70k Air intake temperature sensor failure |
| 76000 mi US $630 |
Replaced throttle actuator bank 1 |
| 78000 mi US $15 |
Loose rubber gasket inside intake plenum causing whistling noise upon acceleration. Sealed the gasket with RTV. Noise disappeared |
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 41700 mi US $100 |
Leaking head gasket, replaced |
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
168-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 17500 mi | Faulty ignition coils, misfiring |
| 28000 mi | Faulty NoX sensor replaced. Emissions warning light illuminated. |
| 41300 mi £100 |
Camshaft sensor faulty |
2009.5 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 241hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 17980 mi | Very rough idle when car in gear at lights. Dealership did software update to try and fix problem however, problem still persist. Rough idle still occurs at start up when car cold. Problem last for 20-30 seconds. |
| 32020 mi | Car randomly vibrate on cold start for 20-40sec. Dealership still not sure what problem is. Re-booked with dealership to leave over for a few days to diagnose. |
| 33220 mi | Been to dealership more than three times. After changing fuel pressure sensor, problem still there. Then found air flow meter faulty. |
| 43400 mi | Engine chugging at cold start when in gear. This issue have been looked at more than 3 times in the past but still can not resolve. Air flow sensor changed but problem still there. Found oil leak in oil sump. Repair seal and other parts. Engine chugging at cold start when in gear. This issue have been looked at more than 3 times in the past but still can not resolve. Air flow sensor changed but problem still there. Found oil leak in oil sump. Repair seal and other parts. |
| 45260 mi | Chugging problem finally fix after software update. |
| 52700 mi | Chugging Problem came back. Has a particular bad day where it chugged all day on Saturday. |
| 57660 mi | Boost sensor tie with cable tie since last service. Boost sensor clip broken. |
| 60760 mi | Intercooler hose was ordered from Germany and took 2 weeks. Car return with vibration sound/rattling near the gearbox. Had to rebook again. |
| 77500 mi A $2500 |
Glow plug module causing car choking problem during cold start up. Problem there since day one. finally diagnoise and parts replace intake manifold was strip and carbon clean |
| 83700 mi A $700 |
MAF failed cause hesitation under hard acceleration |
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