| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2016 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (11%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (47%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- 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 55 repairs.
2016 BMW 3-Series electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (90%)
Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Heated steering wheel stopped working. Faulty heating module. Steering wheel replaced. |
| 30000 mi US $1600 |
Replaced with BMW battery and reprogrammed "drain" sensor |
2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 425hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| 2100 mi | FEM Failed and required computer replacement. A/C Blower motor stopped blowing air. |
2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 21600 mi | Right hand thumbwheel on the steering wheel would intermittently stop working. BMW had issued a service bulletin about this issue so the dealer ordered the part and it was replaced under warranty. |
| Passenger front tweeter not working. Maybe related to previous repair where door seals were replaced. | |
| 30000 mi | 12v adapter broken (broken by user). Repaired under warranty. |
2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 248hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 22940 mi | Comfort access stoped working. Fault found to be a broken wire at antenna. |
2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 45000 mi | Evaporator would freeze occasionally, preventing air from flowing from vents. Dealer reprogrammed computer and relocated temperature sensor. |
2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5700 mi | rear camera not working |
2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Stereo crackles intermittently. Software reset. | |
| 17000 mi | Stereo crackling, continued repeated attempts by dealer to fix |
2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 134hp 1.5L I3 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 1840 mi | Noisy aircon blower |
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