

Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (6%)
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (62%)
turbocharged 248hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo in Colorado, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 202129000 mi | rear hatch opened remotely at random. car was reprogrammed to require car to be unlocked before hatch could be opened. |
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo in New Jersey, United States Dec 2020 - Jan 2022 | |||
Dec 202153000 miUS $875 | Overheating warning for low coolant on dash, after parking noticed coolant leak. It was an expansion tank hose needed to be replaced. The part was under$50, cost was mostly labor from an independent repair shop |
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo in Colorado, United States Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 | |||
Nov 202118000 mi | Cruise control camera failure |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo in Ontario, Canada Feb 2016 - Apr 2023 | |||
Feb 202142780 miC $50 | car fob battery stopped working |
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2017 - Mar 2019 | |||
Jun 201843000 mi | Under warranty BMW replaced springs, shocks and strut bearings. The annoying knock sound coming from the suspension over ripples, expansion joints and other small road imperfections is mostly gone but the car still does not feel anywhere like an E90 series. I really miss my 2011 and will be looking for a good example. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo in Minnesota, United States Dec 2017 - Feb 2020 | |||
Feb 201849000 miUS $50 | Front adaptive struts had a rattle and were replaced. Panoramic sunroof was out of adjustment and had extreme wind noise. Rear seat recline latch was broken. | ||
Feb 202077000 miUS $250 | Oil filter housing gasket Replacement of spark plugs and ignition coils |
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo in Washington, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201848000 mi | Side view cameras images are up side down. Swap the right and left cameras fixed the issue |
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo in Ontario, Canada Jan 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 201727280 mi | Amplifier fried, smoke smell and all audible sounds ceased. |
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo in Connecticut, United States Aug 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
Sep 20145000 mi | heat exchanger leaked coolant into trans, damaged trans, had to be ordered from germany | ||
Oct 20145000 mi | transmission |
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo in California, United States Nov 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
Sep 201748000 mi | Brake rotors warped. |
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2016 - Aug 2018 | |||
Jan 2017US $499 | Rear seat fold down release broke off pivot mount / handle was hanging in trunk area - new handle assembly replaced - dealer said very common problem with GT model | ||
Sep 201779000 miUS $53 | Engine temperature sensor replaced Replaced AC compressor | ||
Jul 2018105000 miUS $450 | Coil packs and spark plugs needed to be replaced Computer showing Drive Train malf. - reduced engine power - call dealer Car was then clearly running at computer controlled very reduced power | ||
Aug 2018106000 miUS $3100 | Turbo charger failed - did not show signs of true turbo failure (reduced power, burning oil, blue smoke out of exhaust) only throwing engine warning codes - dealer assured me electrical devices bolted to turbo charger were not replaceable - required full turbo replacement for $3100 |
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo in Illinois, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 202227760 miUS $1816 | Intermittent problem: Both front doors would not unlock when inside door handle was pulled. The doors would unlock only when the central lock button was pressed. Diagnosis showed that both Bowden cables were worn and that both door latches were worn. Fix was to replace both cables and latches, which required disassembly of both front doors. Battery low and failed test. Battery replaced. |
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo in New Mexico, United States Jan 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
May 201840822 mi | Fuel Tank Vent and Purge Air System (covered under Extened Warranty) |
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
Aug 201744000 mi | Thermostat failure |
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo in District of Columbia, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 201431200 mi | Hatchback opened itself. | ||
Sep 201743000 miUS $90 | Tire pressure monitor not working after punctured run-flat tire and related wheel monitor replaced (drove on flat tire for 75 miles). | ||
Jan 202262000 mi | Scheduled replacement of front brake rotors and pads |
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo in New Jersey, United States Jul 2013 - Aug 2016 | |||
Dec 20133000 mi | misfire - code needed to be reset |
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo in Romania Aug 2016 - Feb 2022 | |||
Oct 201633580 mi$400 | The steering wheel column had a vibration on bad roads. They replaced the cross joint before the steering box, but the vibrations persist. They say we need to either replace the steering box, or to fix the steering box. | ||
May 201852700 mi$4000 | Steering box and tie rods were replaced | ||
Jun 201853320 mi$450 | A noise on bumpy road. This time they replaced the inferior part of the steering column, as in my 5 GT | ||
Feb 202279360 mi$1150 | Intercooler air pipe had a fissure (crack) so air was escaping and the mixture between gasoline and air was abnormal - 400 $ just for the pipe (with sensors inside). A water pipe was also in need of being replaced - 50 $ The battery of the car was replaced - 200 $. The software for the engine was reinstalled because the engine would 'die' several times when starting the car - 150$. The rest was manpower (labour). |