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2013 BMW X3 repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (3%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 92 repairs.
2013 BMW X3 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (21%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 61000 mi US $50 |
Oil leak detected during maintenance. Gasket around filter compartment, covered under CPO warranty, $50 co-pay. |
| 75000 mi US $3400 |
water pump and thermostat complete failure. also valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket. Included in this trip also full alignment. |
| 78000 mi US $1400 |
I received the vehicle back from previous repair to find large oil leak. Returned to dealer and was told they didn't clean up the mess from new valve cover gasket. The vehicle was returned to me with large leak still. Upon further inspection the valve cover had cracked and according to dealer it was not the fault of the tech. I received a new valve cover at a 15 percent discount. Vehicle has remained in dealer parking lot for a month with several issues and long wait times for parts. |
| 49100 mi US $2000 |
oil leak |
| 56000 mi US $2000 |
Replace hoses. Fix oil leak. |
| 17340 mi | At startup engine would run for 1 second and shut down. Tried to start it many times but no go. Had it towed to Quebec City (700 km, closest dealership), it was still on warranty. They changed a sensor and reprogrammed the computer. |
| 29140 mi | oil change and software update |
| 134000 mi US $1600 |
Valvetronic Eccentric shaft and sensor required replacement. Car running rough, threw OBD code. |
2013 BMW X3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 32000 mi US $930 |
replaced valve cover because of leaking oil. Identified during wheel alignment after new run flat tires installed. New shop did a once over of the vehicle and found the leak. |
| 80600 mi C $3500 |
Replace turbo. |
| 58300 mi | Drivetrain malfunction due to bad vacuum pump, replaced under CPO warranty. |
| 70000 mi | Drivetrain malfunction due to bad turbocharger, replaced under CPO warranty. |
| 47740 mi C $600 |
spark plug and connection to spark plug all 4 changed by dealer after 3 days we bought it |
| 90000 mi US $7532 |
Vehicle suddenly went into limp mode stating drivetrain malfunction. Diagnosed as VANOS failure. Repairs included a timing change. Approximately $3000 parts, $3800 labor for VANOS, the rest for the timing change and taxes. |
| 40000 mi US $2624 |
Engine timing chain and guides replaced Oil pan gasket |
| 42160 mi C $150 |
Ignition coil packs died prematurely. |
| 89000 mi US $2567 |
Timing chain and guides replaced, partial warranty work |
| 24500 mi | Warning light about the cooling system came on, they replaced a few parts, I'm not sure which ones. |
| 32000 mi | Air leak in muffler flow control valve. Replaced muffler and flow control valve |
| 49000 mi | Engine exhaust smoked on start up after sitting a couple days. Dealer replaced Turbo and turbo oil line. Oil was leaking into the turbo causing the smoke. |
| 67000 mi | Water pump failed and was repaired by dealer under BMW recall/extended warranty. |
| 88000 mi US $2600 |
Timing chain broke with 88,000 miles on the engine destroying the engine. This is the metal timing chain, not the ones Honda and Audi use that are a replacement item. The dealer quoted me $12,000 to replace the engine. 5 minutes of Google showed that it was a known issue on the N20 engine in 2013. BMW changed the part number on the timing chain guides but didn't issue a recall. BMW did issue an extended warranty in 2017 for up to 70,000 miles. By this time most of the N20 engines with the issue had over 70,000 miles on them. After going back and forth BMWUSA provided the new Engine and BMW of Murray Utah provided the labor to replace the engine. I did still pay for a few miscellaneous items. |
| 42000 mi | leak in turbo charger that caused smoke upon starting |
| 52000 mi US $1250 |
Valvetronic System replaced |
| 47000 mi US $6000 |
Blown turbo. 6 mos out of warranty. Owner paid for it at the time. 1 year later (Oct 2017) BMW recalled the part. Submitted receipts to BMW and was reimbursed in full. |
| 25000 mi | Valvetronic motor failed. Car would not start. Dealer replaced motor, all spark plugs and two injectors. |
| 39000 mi | White smoke coming from exhaust at start up. Dealer replace leaking oil line to turbocharger. Car still smokes, returned to dealer |
| 39000 mi | The car was returned to the dealer. They said the smoke was probably a residual effect of testing. The repeat of the engine light was due to a defective thermostat. |
| 33000 mi | Oil pump replaced. Turbo and crank issues |
| 85000 mi US $250 |
Sensor replaced. Not sure which one. |
| 28000 mi | vacuum pump radial seal failure. Replaced seal. |
| 38000 mi | Replaced non working coolant thermostat - indicated by engine warning light on dashboard. |
| 52000 mi US $50 |
Car would exhaust blue smoke upon start after sitting overnight. Dealer stated known problem with leaky oil valve, letting oil collect in turbo charger. Replaced/updated valve. |
| 56000 mi | Thermostat, recall |
| 40300 mi | White smoke when started after sitting for more than one day. Replaced the turbocharger oil return line. Seems to be a common problem caused by bad check valve. |
| 50000 mi US $400 |
Temperature sensor and thermostat. Failed open |
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