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2011 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 688 repairs.
2011 BMW 3-Series other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (81%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 46500 mi | Headlight washing nozzles are leaking and they were replaced. My reservoir was losing washer fluid. |
| 55200 mi US $120 |
Rear hatch assist struts failed |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 32300 mi | Leaky headlight washer nozzle replaced |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 42000 mi | broken hid headlight mounting bracket. |
| 40000 mi | Trunk latch would intermittently not latch on closure. Dealer replaced latch under warranty. |
| 53000 mi US $290 |
All washer fluid drained from vehicle. |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 24000 mi | Repeat visit: trunk fails to latch in freezing weather. This is now the 5th repair attempt. |
| 25000 mi | Passenger front seat replaced due to "screeching" sound when using power seat adjustment. |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 50000 mi | Seat lumbar support replaced |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 15000 mi | Stop pad with ejector for fuel filler not working properly. |
| 79000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced Selective Catalytic Reduction tank due to faulty sensor. |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 12000 mi | Trunk latch sticking |
| 18200 mi | Lumbar support on driver's side malfunctioned. |
| 19800 mi | Lumbar support on driver's side malfunctioned. Wasn't fixed properly in April. |
| 32000 mi | Lumbar in drivers seat does not stay fixed for 24 hours. Could not be fixed. Second attempt to fix it. |
| 32000 mi | Driver's side mirror making grinding noise when folding Passenger side seatbelt would not fasten |
| 44000 mi | Passenger door lock opening extremely slowly. Suspect problem with actuator with driver's side having already been replaced. Dealer would not replace. |
| 13200 mi | Trunk wouldn't close. Not sure what repair work (if any) was done but the trunk closes now. |
2011 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 20000 mi | Rubber strip along bottom of rear window (where it meets top of trunk lid) kept coming loose and had to be replaced. Was not yet actually leaking water though. |
| 37300 mi | Passenger side headlight was tilting downwards (halogen). Clip broke inside. Replaced under warranty. |
| 61000 mi US $10 |
Windshield washer reservoir leaking. Replaced both pump seals. |
| Headlights not aligned properly from factory. | |
| 19800 mi | trunk lid does not close properly. replaced striker and spacer |
| 53000 mi US $300 |
Hit massive pothole at 80 mph, causing the passenger front tire to develop a bulge. Tire deemed non-salvageable by the mechanic, brand new matching tire installed. |
| 52000 mi US $400 |
Straighten wheels |
| 5000 mi | Windshield washer fluid froze in tank and would not dispense fluid onto windshield. The fluid level was low and the temperature dipped about 20 degrees overnight. Dealer added some antifreeze and I was good to go. |
| 30000 mi | Rear window rubber trim came loose, this time on the opposite side. Dealer put it back together, and hopefully it stays put like the other side. All else is good, the car doesn't feel like it has even aged a bit after 2 years 30,000 miles. |
| 44000 mi | Tire pressure system was inactive. Dealer fixed it. |
| 60000 mi US $500 |
door lock mechanism |
| 44000 mi | Trunk latch wouldn't always close when the trunk was closed. The dealer said it was a known issue and replaced the latch under warranty. |
2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 25000 mi | Passenger window broken by vandals, repaired at insurance-recommended shop, but still had 'rattles' in door. Upon inspection, BMW dealer found poor repair work. Dealer and shop negotiated payment and door was repaired by dealer at no cost. |
2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 23560 mi | cap of headlight wash spray broke |
2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 13003 mi | One of two passenger door storage compartment hinges had no closing-pressure and compartment vibrated while driving. Compartment doors replaced. |
2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 30100 mi | Fuel door would not lock when vehicle was locked via central locking system. Locking pin was not engaging fully and appeared as though it was sheared off. Filler Flap Actuator was replaced and costs covered under warranty. |
2011 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 400 mi | Ran diagnostics on speedometer. Confirmed that it read 5% higher than actual speed, but said it was normal. |
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