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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%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 85 repairs.
2015 BMW 3-Series electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (87%)
Chart based on 30 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
| 68200 mi $650 |
Parking sensor failure |
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 16000 mi | Air-conditioning would only work intermittently during long trips in humid weather. Problem with temperature sensor. Was fixed via a software modification. |
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 30000 mi | A/C wouldn't run for more than 15 min. Dealer added 3 oz of refrigerant and changed a setting in software. |
| 34000 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. |
| 38000 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 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 2000 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. |
| 34500 mi | Door lock failure. Replaced actuator. |
| Bluetooth module failed. Dealer replaced. | |
| 10000 mi | 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. |
| 10000 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. |
| 22000 mi | Back-up camera inop. Replaced camera, trunk locking mechanism, and reprogrammed computer. |
| 24000 mi | iDrive failed completely. Lost all stored music and contacts. |
| 4000 mi | Instrument cluster odometer light went out. |
| 9000 mi | Musty odor from AC occassionally |
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 27000 mi | Air conditioner condenser leaked R134 out. Replaced under warranty |
| 47000 mi US $100 |
Replaced windshield washer pump |
| 43000 mi | front door lock module failure |
| 17980 mi | They replace the fuel level sensor |
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 19200 mi | Two of the preset buttons were cracked. |
| 60000 mi US $1850 |
A/C not working, recharged the system. |
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 17980 mi | Clock won't keep time...goes slow after a single day |
| 26040 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
| 51000 mi US $75 |
Blower motor replaced, under CPO warranty |
| 37127 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 |
| 16000 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. |
| 18800 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. |
| 10300 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. |
| 11000 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. |
| 13000 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. |
| 1000 mi | iDrive harddrive locked and failed intermittently. |
| 3000 mi | iDrive controller in the audio / navigation failed |
| 33500 mi | There was a fault in the driver's front side camera module |
| 9000 mi | TPMS failed to communicate with any of the tires. Needed new central module. Ordered, installed a week later. |
| 9000 mi | TPMS system: BMW sent wrong part. Required second trip to dealer. |
| 38000 mi | Bad sensor. |
| 13500 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. |
| 23000 mi | The horns went out again. The service advisor stated that it was the other horn set this time. |
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 49000 mi US $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. |
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 134hp 1.6L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 37200 mi $310 |
Battery getting weak |
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