| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 12 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 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 98000 mi US $1700 |
Valve Cover Warped |
| 58000 mi | MIL. No code stored, unable to reproduce |
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 69000 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. |
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 10000 mi | Engine went into limp mode after spirited driving. Dealer said turbo waste gate out of spec. Replaced. |
| 58000 mi US $500 |
Replaced valve cover gasket and spark plugs. |
| 74000 mi US $550 |
Oil Filter Gasket Housing |
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 40100 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
| 19200 mi | Hesitation during acceleration, not turbo lag. Service bulletin for problem found and car software updated. |
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 44000 mi | Check engine light diagnosed as failed thermostat. Dealer replaced. |
| 21000 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. |
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 10000 mi | 02 sensor failed and threw a check engine light. |
| 29000 mi | Diesel particulate filter replaced |
2015 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 134hp 1.6L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 41540 mi $881 |
Replace water pump Replace crankshaft oil seal |
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