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2010 BMW 3-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 272 repairs.
2010 BMW 3-Series repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 172 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 BMW 3-Series
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| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 20102000 mi | SOS system not locating. steel fuel filler opening jammed (the small gate in the tube seized-up). | ||
| Oct 201013000 mi | Service light came on. Flash update run. Then nav/radio not functioning. Could not fix so new uint replaced at no cost to me. | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 201784000 miUS $1000 | Replaced coils and mass air flow sensor as part of the maintenance where spark plugs needed changing. | ||
| Dec 201790000 miUS $500 | Pads and rotors | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Oct 20104540 mi | Electrical glitch - Tire Pressure Sensor illuminated but no fault found. | ||
| Oct 201213020 mi | Not blowing cold, leaking seal replaced under warranty | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States May 2011 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Jun 201220000 mi | Left Turn Signal Malfunction. Replaced Housing Vent tabs were broken. Replaced entire vents. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada May 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jul 201562380 mi | Two leaking power steering hoses. AC Evaporator failed. | ||
| Nov 201567580 mi | Replaced front control arms Replaced front differential Replaced two bad coils | ||
| Apr 201778740 miC $300 | New pads and rotors | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States May 2016 - Apr 2020 | |||
| Jul 201638000 miUS $350 | Brake lines exhibited cracking, all 4 lines were replaced. | ||
| Mar 201862000 mi | Both Front thrust arms and ball joint at each ends replaced to solve vibration, inconsistent braking, pulling over bumps, and excessive brake dive. Replaced lower steering spindle to eliminate slop in steering, rattle/tick noise when turning. | ||
| May 201861000 miUS $650 | Rattle found in steering column, replaced lower steering spindle. | ||
| Apr 2020 | Rear shocks were leaking at time of sale. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Kansas, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Aug 201677700 miUS $500 | Fuel Pump stopped working without any warning | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201740000 miUS $270 | left rear LED taillight assembly replaced. LED turn signal failed (intermittent flash) and the complete outer taillight assembly must be replaced. LED circuit board not accessible/repairable. | ||
| Oct 201742000 mi | Takata airbag replacement | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 | Creaking noise from front suspension. Dealer replaced suspension bushings. | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Mar 201238000 mi | Valve cover gasket, 2 valves replaced and seals. | ||
| Oct 201477500 miUS $53 | I had a clanking noise when turning from a stop. BMW replaced entire steering rack under CPO. | ||
| Dec 201480000 miUS $50 | Water pump failed. | ||
| Apr 201585000 miUS $50 | 6 fuel injectors replaced, cable cover gasket replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in South Africa Aug 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Nov 201331480 mi | Turbocharger blew due to a crack in one of the charge pipes. Repairs were covered by Warranty. | ||
| Jan 201539680 mi | Replaced leaking radiator | ||
| Nov 201545760 mi | Replaced coolant expansion tank, again, due to cracked tank. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Brazil Feb 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 201744950 mi$3000 | Full fueling system overhaul - new HPFP, Plugs, Coils were installed. OFHG replaced due to leaks. Water pump replaced due to leaks. | ||
| Jan 201850840 mi$100 | transmission oil pan leak - oil pan + gasket replaced. | ||
| Feb 201850220 mi$700 | evaporator leak - replaced evaporator | ||
| Mar 201851460 mi$100 | valve cover gasket oil leak. gasket replaced | ||
| Jun 201852080 mi$200 | Changed tie roda | ||
| BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 201445000 miUS $85 | Power steering would get stuck coming out of full lock, daytime running light bulb was out | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2014 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Apr 201555300 mi | Engine miss-fired in cyl #4 from time to time in 1500-2500 rpm rangernI replaced all all coils and replaced the spark plug in cyl #4. Engine runs smooth and no longer has the issue. Not sure if it was the coil or the sp. | ||
| Sep 201559000 miUS $70 | Boost pressure converter started making strange noise. I found and installed a replacement. | ||
| Nov 201560100 miUS $425 | Carbon clean intake valves. | ||
| Jun 201666000 mi | Electrical system malfunction. Light control module (failed when I disconnected the battery) and tire pressure control module failed (on its own after heavy rain). $600 to replace and another $200 to code the car. Always something. | ||
| Jul 201666300 mi | Got engine malfunction message - reduced power mode when I was 200 miles from home. Car was sluggish but kept driving. I traced the problem to a stuck rear turbo wastegate. Pulled vacuum and the gate did not move. Used some WD40 to lubricate. | ||
| Dec 201670000 miUS $450 | Oil Filter Housing gasket was leaking and needed replacement. | ||
| Sep 201778000 miUS $60 | Rear Right taillight LED assembly failed (right before my inspection was due). One row was dead and the car was showing an error message. I found that the assembly is not repairable and ordered a new tail light assembly on Amazon for around $60. I think the OEM is $250+. Looks like these fail all the time considering the number of people that bought the aftermarket part. The other day I found that the light pipe LED is now dead on my other tail light so it looks like I am going to have to drop anther $60 to fix that. BMW is really letting me down as LED should last a million years if the circuits are properly designed. Chinese are getting a thumb up for making cheap knock off parts for the E90 platform. Rear Left tail light assembly also failed shortly after. Again bought knockoff China made part on Ebay for $52 and back in business. Hopefully these last longer than OEM and probably the car itself :) | ||
| Dec 201781000 miUS $1600 | Car was having miss-fire on cold start. Replaced valve cover and valve cover gasket. Installed updated Rob Beck PCV valve. Replaced index 7 fuel injectors with index 12 injectors. Car runs fine after repair. Still seems to burn .25 quart per 500 miles. Hard to chase that issue since it could be normal engine/turbo wear at 82 kmiles. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 201329500 mi | The passenger side fog light has been loose since I purchased the car CPO 3/12. No signs of getting hit. They glued the light back to the body. True fix will require a new front bumper to anchor the fog light. I opted for glue. The ski pass through door between the rear seat and trunk has locked shut. The dealer said it was a defective locking mechanism and even though it wasn't covered under the warranty that he would take care of it at no charge. | ||
| May 201331700 mi | Driver side exhaust had a severe flapper rattle on cold start. The entire left side muffler and exhaust were replaced. | ||
| Feb 201547400 mi | leaking valve cover gasket | ||
| Sep 201556000 mi | Cracked valve cover | ||
| Mar 201769000 miUS $300 | My stock charge pipe blew off and shattered. I replaced the stock plastic one with an aftermarket metal one. | ||
| Mar 201878000 miUS $350 | Stuck hood latch. Cable replaced | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Nov 201319700 mi | replace 3 fuel injectors | ||
| Aug 201647600 miUS $150 | Replaced fuel injectors for cylinders 4-6 | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Apr 2014 - Apr 2024 | |||
| Jun 201453320 mi | Owner repaired driver air vent. Plastic part needed to be glued back together. | ||
| Nov 201455180 mi | Repaired adjustable headlight mechanism on right side | ||
| May 201558280 mi | Klunk heard around corners which was due to bushings on front sway bar. Replaced bushings. Problem solved. | ||
| Sep 201560140 mi | Leaking coolant from engine compartment. | ||
| Oct 201668200 miC $350 | Right rear outer tail light. Replaced entire unit after the light stopped working. | ||
| May 202187420 miC $600 | Leaking valve | ||
| Jun 202288660 mi | Replaced two [A/C] pipes | ||
| Apr 202494240 miC $1000 | Rear brake rotors and pads | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States May 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201649200 miUS $3150 | Fuel injectors stuck open and one bad spark plug. Coils replaced preventatively | ||
| Jul 201751000 miUS $100 | Right tail light shorted- not just the bulb. The entire tail light was replaced | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| May 201224700 mi | Three fuel injectors failed. Car was repaired and while the repairs were I was given a loaner. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Aug 201116100 mi | Fuel injector for cylinder one was inoperative causing misfire and rough operation. Injector replaced. | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| May 201591000 mi | would not shift out of gear, with engine running, symptoms of a failed slave cylinder. turned out to be failing master cylinder which was replaced under warrantee | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jul 201337000 mi | Rear badge started to peel. Replaced under body warranty. | ||
| Apr 201558700 miUS $50 | Pothole dislodged vertical adjustment on adaptive headlight, causing light to point straight toward ground. Only labor to fix -- wanted $140, but convinced them to do it for $50 CPO warranty charge. There is a BMW issued TSB on this issue. | ||
| Jun 201562000 mi | Large bumps/smaller potholes will dislodge passenger headlight. Had to remove bumper, realign, reassemble (~2hrs). Dealer will not replace headlight under CPO (not covered until MY2014). They recommended calling BMW customer relations. Likely to repeat. | ||
| Aug 201562000 miUS $5 | Steering wheel latex paint bubbled and started to peel off. Very unsightly. Not covered under warranty, so I stripped the paint with rubbing alcohol and sand paper, then sprayed it matte black. | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Feb 201344000 mi | SES (yellow) for 1 time fault involving SCR. Tech cleared fault drove car 45 min. Fault did not reappear. | ||
| Aug 201352000 mi | Replaced lower exterior gasket of rear window because it was sagging in the middle and sliding off the rear window. The new part is sliding off as well. I suspect the technician just reused the original part. | ||
| Oct 201353800 mi | Replaced the active tank (Urea) due to a faulty sensor. | ||
| Dec 201358000 miUS $50 | Supply module replaced (SCR System) Blower motor replaced | ||
| Mar 201460000 miUS $50 | Problem: SES light and DEF fluid was being pumped out of the tank through vent tubes. NOX sensors replaced SCR catalyst replaced Urea Tank replaced. | ||
| Apr 201460800 mi | I bought my own lower rear window gasket and attempted to repair myself this past spring. My repair was better, just sagged a little as the adhesive set. | ||
| Aug 201465000 miUS $350 | Urea tank would pump DEF out of the vents onto the ground. Serpentine belts replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States May 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jul 20103300 mi | Software upgrade with major clear and complete reflash | ||
| May 201269800 miUS $130 | The back pressure turbo hose ruptured and had to be replaced | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Sep 2013 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Oct 201334300 mi | Check engine light came on. Code indicated a sensor in the SCR tank was incorrect. Dealer replaced the tank containing DEF fluid. | ||
| Mar 201547000 miUS $300 | 5 yr old battery needed replacement | ||
| Dec 201553000 miUS $230 | Service Engine Soon light came on indicating problem with MAF sensor. Couldn't reset. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
| May 201470000 mi | Dead battery, 4 1/2 years old. Consider routine maintenance item. | ||
| May 201588000 miUS $1150 | SES light, one bad glow plug, bad glow plug controller. replaced all six glow plugs and controller. Defective MAF (Mass Air Flow Meter) | ||
| Sep 201594000 miUS $1200 | Leaking Charge Air Pipe/Hose. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Aug 201580900 miUS $2300 | Replaced both front and rear shocks and struts. Also got 75,000 mile tune up to include oil change. | ||
| Sep 201584000 mi | Service Engine Soon light came on about three days after full car tune up. Independant repair shop's computer tool was unable to identify exactly what the repair needs to be. Something about the diesel exhaust treatment fluid sensor. | ||
| Nov 201587000 miUS $128 | Service Engine Soon light had been on for one month. Local mechanic did not have system to address repair. SES went off three days prior to service call. Still took it in. Something to do with the diesel exhaust temp guage. No repair. | ||
| Feb 201690300 mi | SES light and code says that the diesel exhaust fuel sensor is bad and that in order to replace it, the DEF tank in its entirety needs to be replaced. System also reported a past case that a cylinder had misfired. | ||
| Feb 2017104000 miUS $2000 | Steering ball system had to be replaced. Coolant hose busted. Car over heated and wouldn't run. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Sep 2012 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Sep 201378000 mi | Glow plug failure | ||
| Jul 201490500 miUS $50 | Exhaust NOx sensor failed. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2009 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Mar 201126000 mi | Check engine light went on intermittently | ||
| Jan 201228400 mi | Door chimes going on erroneously when interior was cold. | ||
| Mar 201243000 mi | Headlight washer nozzle leaking washer fluid. | ||
| Apr 201244000 mi | Leaky fuel injector causing rough running. | ||
| May 201245500 mi | Faulty DME controller found to be repeatedly causing injector faults. Replaced the unit. | ||
| Oct 201253000 mi | Service engine soon light came back on and engine ran rough. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jan 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 201598580 miC $2200 | EGR malfunction since spring/summer 2014. Difficult to diagnose. Had to replace EGR cooler following warranty replacement of EGR valve a second time. Seized flap valve inside the cooler. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Apr 201235000 mi | Fourth time for injector problem (cylinder #2) via SES light. No noticeable driveability issues. | ||
| Jun 201235000 mi | SES light continued to come on. BMW repurchased the vehicle - mechanic I spoke with thought it might be due to excessive carbon build-up as a result of direct injection. | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Victoria, Australia Jun 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jul 201417560 mi | Timing chain replacement | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Apr 201341300 mi | Replace CIC computer because navigation was not working properly. | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
268-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Egypt Dec 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Dec 201328520 mi$200 | Oil cooler | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Jan 2017 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Jan 201757000 miUS $2600 | Oil filter housing stand gasket and coolant. Oil pan gasket, oil pan bolts. Spark plus and ignition coils. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 201660000 miUS $500 | Replace headlight | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Feb 201665100 miUS $1869 | Faulty eccentric shaft sensor | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Feb 201438200 miUS $650 | Left and right rear suspension trailing arms broken and needed to be replaced. Usually caused by improper towing. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 201325714 mi | Rear left Wheel Rim was cracked causing tire to go flat. Dealer replaced the wheel under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201874000 mi | Rear sunshade stopped working, dealership wanted $250.00 to diagnose problem. I decided I could live without paying close to over $600 to fix/replace a sunshade | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Alaska, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201749000 miUS $650 | Oil filter gasket not properly installed at quicklube, took it to F.A.T.S. who had to replace sensors, new filter, etc. car was cutting out in power | ||
| Mar 201849000 miUS $650 | Replaced coil pack | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Connecticut, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Dec 201329000 miUS $22 | plastic cover over carpet near passenger's side door. It separated from the door assembly and was reattached. Battery needed to be recharged | ||
| Apr 201432300 miUS $22 | Rear tow flap replaced. Fell off during a car wash. | ||
| Nov 201654100 miUS $100 | Replaced parking lights | ||
| Sep 201764000 miUS $292 | Battery replaced. | ||
| Dec 201766000 miUS $3500 | ignition coils malfunctioned oil leak and related parts | ||
| Jun 201867000 miUS $60 | replaced missing front bumper tow hitch cover. probably the result of going thru automatic car washes. | ||
| Jul 201868000 miUS $180 | Brake [wear?] sensor damaged. Replaced. | ||
| Aug 201870000 mi | Antenna unplugged causing garbled blue tooth connections. Antenna reconnected. Internal leak in fuel tank vent system. Replaced fuel pump, vent line from tank to fill neck, fill neck to canister, canister to purge valve and purge valve. Replaced canister. Installed gas tank. Driver's side sill trim unsecured. Reattached. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Dec 2013 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Feb 201450500 miUS $600 | bushings were shot. seemed premature for the mileage. Tensioner is failing. Causing premature wear on fan belt. Is a recall item. | ||
| Mar 201450000 miUS $1200 | New brakes, resurfaced rotors, new pinion seal, new cabin filter, synthetic oil change. | ||
| Oct 201457000 miUS $300 | The serpentine belt guide had loosened, creating excessive wear on the belt itself. | ||
| May 201562000 miUS $370 | thought it was a malfunctioning brakelight, but entire carriage assembly needed to be replaced. Price for the part was 60% on Ebay (oem) of what we paid, but don't know how difficult install was. | ||
| Nov 201568000 mi | Rear light signal carriage. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Arkansas, United States Jan 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Feb 201543800 miUS $700 | Brake light right went out. Light replaced out of warranty. right and left rear door trims (plastic surround molding on window) broke off. fixed at dealer. | ||
| May 201655500 miUS $360 | AC system leak in one of the valves. Dealer fixed leak and refilled freon. Interior rear right door trim was loose. Clips had to be installed new. | ||
| Sep 201658000 miUS $11 | Car is starting to burn oil. Had to top up a quart after a 300 mile trip when Oil indicator was in the middle level before starting. Hasn't done so for the last 58000 miles. Need to monitor in future. | ||
| Jan 201753200 miUS $600 | Serpentine belt and tensioner wore out.replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Dec 2010 - May 2015 | |||
| Aug 201122000 mi | Gas tank had a air leak. Replaced tank. | ||
| Mar 201230000 mi | The iDrive controller surface began to peel. Needed to be replaced. Under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201572500 miUS $1000 | Not sure other than suspension | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Aug 201454000 miUS $415 | The driver side headlight washer jet failed causing leaking wiper fluid. Part was ~$90 but repair required bumper removal and was labor intensive. | ||
| May 201561000 miUS $10 | Passenger low beam bulb burned out. Ordered replacement bulb on line and replaced bulb. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Nov 201252300 miUS $114 | Service Engine Soon light was on. Inspection detected defective fuel cap which was replaced. | ||
| Aug 201356000 miUS $2100 | Steering rack and pinion was leaking fluid and was replaced. At the same time, a wheel alignment was done. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Jan 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Sep 201480000 miUS $600 | Computer module had to be replaced | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 202181000 mi | Car was misfiring and could not be driven. Towed to Dealership. All coils and plugs replaced under the SULEV Warranty. No charge. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Dec 201125000 mi | Upper and lower steering column replaced for the 3rd time. Problem begins with a knock when the steering is turned left to right or right to left. Feels as if a joint is loose. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jun 20116000 miUS $200 | alignment fixed after hitting bad pothole at speed | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jul 201344300 mi | slider for passenger outboard air vent fell off, and trim around mirror became dislodged | ||
| Aug 201345000 mi | Replaced another cabin vent control slider, center console | ||
| Feb 201582100 mi | Bad ignition coils, replaced under control warranty | ||
| Jun 201590000 miUS $50 | Oil filter housing cracked, replaced under CPO warranty | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Dec 201577000 miUS $675 | Two cylinders were misfiring - replaced all coils and plugs and runs great again | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 2016127000 miUS $760 | parts needed to be replaced because over 100,000 miles | ||
| Aug 2016129600 miUS $860 | left rear light stopped working, entire rear light connection needed to be replaced! | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 201330000 mi | AC vent adjusters/sliders were broken. Replaced by dealership under warranty | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015US $418 | LED in the tail light went out. The entire tail light assembly had to be replaced | ||
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 201469000 mi | O2 sensor out | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States May 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 20107 mi | Awaiting delivery on 4/9/10. Troubleshooting engine 'whine sound' and interior leather door trim defect. | ||
| Feb 201111000 mi | Creaking at door seals. Dealer said they would replace, they simply wiped them done with a cloth and noise returned next day. Replaced on second visit, but they damaged headliner, so I had to bring the car in a 3rd time to repair that. Loud, high pitched whining/whirring noise from alternator, very distinct from 0 - 3,000 rpms. Dealer did not attempt to fix at 3 separate visits, currently waiting for regional bmw engineer to o.k. replacement. | ||
| Mar 201112000 mi | Scheduled a visit with service manager knowing alternator needed to be replaced. Car in shop for 2 days before dealer reports they need to order part. | ||
| Apr 201112500 mi | Replaced alternator Replaced alternator | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Sep 201343000 mi | Broken spring in drivers seat required replacing backrest frame. Replaced dry rotted trim around rear windscreen. Replaced broken rear view mirror. Day/night adjustor failed and resulted in misaligned mirror reflector and inability to adjust or move mirror. | ||
| Nov 201346000 mi | Broken floor mat holders. Shift knob deteriorating. | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Alberta, Canada Jun 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201554560 miC $350 | Condenser failed, had to bring to the shop twice to finally get repaired. | ||
| Dec 201791760 miC $370 | Replaced and recoded battery | ||
| Mar 201894860 miC $65 | Replaced trunk shocks, factory ones wore out. | ||
| Jun 201897960 miC $650 | Possible fluid leak from transfer case and engine oil pan on bottom Taking vehicle back to repair shop to check for fluid leaks versus just sweating fluid. Unknown if it is a leak at this time. | ||
| Sep 2018100440 mi | Front brakes replaced | ||
| Jan 2022138880 miC $695 | Heater blower motor and resistor failed. Took a few days to get parts in | ||
| Mar 2022140120 miC $350 | Headlight washer leaking and malfunctioning Replaced headlight washer and problem solved | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
| May 201338000 mi | gas gauge erroneously reporting | ||
| BMW 3-Series in District of Columbia, United States Jun 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 202168000 miUS $280 | Rear shocks & mounting hardware | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in New South Wales, Australia Jan 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 201849600 miA $1500 | - 80,000km service - replace front brake rotor, pads and sensors - replace faulty radiator cooling fan - replace coolant expansion tank - replace electric water pump - replace thermostat - replace brake fluid - flush coolant from engine and radiator | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Saskatchewan, Canada Feb 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jan 20116200 mi | Erratic warning lights for brakes and low oil. Turned out that the battery was low and this caused all the problems. | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jun 201447000 miUS $1500 | BiXenon auto-adjusting lights lost one of the settings. the retail price for the headlight assembly was $1,346. I got a discount. the headlights would not adjust up and down properly. | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Netherlands Dec 2010 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Nov 201114500 mi | bobine (ignition coils) replaced; software updates for the full car to improve performance and navigation / entertainment system. | ||
| Sep 201453320 mi€750 | 2 of 4 coils replaced, after all 4 had been replaced on a engine failure AND all 4 where replace after that by a new type because of a recall. The new type apparently isn't much better... | ||
| May 201561380 mi€1500 | oil pump / oil pressure, coils and injectors replace for the third time ! | ||
| Nov 201566700 mi | This is the cabriolet. Water had leaked into the right back side panel, to the level it sounded like a pool. Might have been cause by the repaint from small accident (that maybe filled the drain holes). They drained about 1,5 gallons... | ||
| Mar 201670680 mi€180 | Really annoying rattle in the dashboard. | ||
| Aug 201780600 mi€240 | rubber seal between front and rear side window ripped. back glass panel replaced. Water in between the side panel. | ||
| Feb 201885560 mi€800 | the tensioner for the chain was out for some strange reason and since that is supposed to be stuck in the bottom of the engine and being oiled by the engine - all oil drained ... | ||
| Jul 201891760 mi€450 | Trunk electric lock failure | ||
| BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Jun 2012 - May 2015 | |||
| Jul 201414200 miUS $400 | IDrive software required updating before new map updates could be installed. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2018101000 miUS $470 | R2 cracked front windshield. It looked like a reverse L shape... 7 inches down from the top of the windshield and 4 inches to the left. Perhaps a stress crack or cracked in the heat. It was due to something striking it externally. | ||
| Jun 2018103000 miUS $250 | Right rear speed sensor failed. Sensor had to be replaced. | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 201210300 mi | Drivers side brake light socket was bad | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201557000 mi | Worn out bushing replaced. | ||
| Apr 201661200 miUS $950 | Replaced worn out strut on passenger side | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States Oct 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Apr 20102000 mi | Fuel pump was having issues starting. Replaced it. Apparently had to replacement the navigation system when they did it? Makes no sense to me either. | ||
| Nov 201229200 mi | Bad cell in battery. Battery replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Feb 2010 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Jun 20105000 mi | Delay in brake action when roads very wet despite brake drying feature fitted to car. Dealer consulting manufacturer and will revert. | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Manitoba, Canada Apr 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Nov 201330860 mi | TPMS sensors (under warranty) were replaced | ||
| Nov 201445880 miC $500 | Oil sending unit failure - required replacement. TPMS sensor was reset, and oil & filter change were performed. | ||
| Apr 201766960 miC $2000 | Water pump failed causing an overheating issue which triggered an engine shutdown. Water pump serpentine belt replaced. Rear seal replaced | ||
| BMW 3-Series in District of Columbia, United States May 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 20106000 mi | A fuel injector went bad, causing the "Service engine" light to come on. iPod adapter working intermittently. | ||
| Dec 201110000 mi | replaced high pressure fuel pump replaced iPod adapter replaced light bulb in the rear. no idea how long it took. | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jun 20104000 mi | a/c quit cooling after 1+ hrs - issue with evaporator sensor freezing. | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States May 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Mar 201670000 miUS $380 | Alternator overvoltage issue | ||
| Jul 201678000 miUS $750 | AC Fan motor died | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Dec 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jan 201874000 miUS $2000 | Fuel actuator.. obd..bank2 | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 201443800 miUS $20 | Coolant expansion tank bleeder valve screw cracked. Screw is made of plastic and this is a common problem on BMWs | ||
| Nov 201668700 miUS $165 | Throttle actuator bank 2 failure, replaced for free under CA Extended Emissions Warranty 7yr/70k Air intake temperature sensor failure | ||
| Aug 201776000 miUS $630 | Replaced throttle actuator bank 1 | ||
| Nov 201778000 miUS $15 | Loose rubber gasket inside intake plenum causing whistling noise upon acceleration. Sealed the gasket with RTV. Noise disappeared | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 201556000 miUS $50 | Ignition coils and plugs went bad. | ||
| Oct 201661000 miUS $50 | Evaporator went bad. Very extensive labor to repair. Parts not expensive. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Nov 201758000 miUS $1800 | Blower motor | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Dec 2012 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jan 201321000 mi | Sensor unit that monitors battery replaced. | ||
| Feb 201322200 mi | When the new sensor was put in, and a week passed, the sensor indicated a bad battery. | ||
| Mar 201325000 mi | Rear brake light malfunction | ||
| Aug 201330000 mi | Front tires reported chopped, resulting in roaring noise when breaking Passenger door repaired due to slight misalignment | ||
| May 201441700 miUS $100 | Leaking head gasket, replaced Pump for windshield washer inoperative | ||
| Mar 201548000 miUS $50 | ABS Failure indicated due to failed sensor in rear brake area. | ||
| Aug 201549000 miUS $115 | Right rear brake lights out | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Aug 2015 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Nov 201536000 mi | Tire Pressure Warning Light came on. Adjusted pressure in all tires. Was not able to turn off the Tire Pressure Monitoring Light. | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
168-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Jul 2012 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Aug 201217500 mi | Faulty ignition coils, misfiring | ||
| Nov 201328000 mi | Faulty NoX sensor replaced. Emissions warning light illuminated. | ||
| Jul 201541300 mi£100 | Camshaft sensor faulty | ||
| Sep 201651000 mi£880 | Caliper corroded. Replaced with new pads and discs. | ||
| Dec 201766000 mi£250 | Caliper failure | ||
2009.5 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Mexico, Mexico Nov 2013 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Dec 201322940 mi$1000 | Oil filter assembly leakage, it leaked over the serpentine belt and it broke. The serpentine belt was sucked into the engine thru the crankshaft seal. Replaced 2 gaskets, serpentine belt and crankshaft seal, oil and coolant. About 16 hours job. | ||
| Jan 201422720 mi$1500 | The water pump is cracked and is leaking coolant. Needed to whole replace pump | ||
| Mar 201423560 mi$350 | The strut tower base needed replacement. | ||
| Jul 201424280 mi$450 | Front left shock wasn't working. Both front shocks were replaced | ||
| Oct 201424800 mi$450 | The steering wheel sensor went bad. | ||
2009.5 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 241hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Queensland, Australia Jan 2010 - May 2018 | |||
| Nov 201014880 mi | numerous fault, mostly small electronic faults | ||
| Apr 201117980 mi | Very rough idle when car in gear at lights. Dealership did software update to try and fix problem however, problem still persist. Rough idle still occurs at start up when car cold. Problem last for 20-30 seconds. | ||
| Oct 201232020 mi | Car randomly vibrate on cold start for 20-40sec. Dealership still not sure what problem is. Re-booked with dealership to leave over for a few days to diagnose. | ||
| Nov 201233220 mi | Been to dealership more than three times. After changing fuel pressure sensor, problem still there. Then found air flow meter faulty. | ||
| Oct 201343400 mi | Engine chugging at cold start when in gear. This issue have been looked at more than 3 times in the past but still can not resolve. Air flow sensor changed but problem still there. Found oil leak in oil sump. Repair seal and other parts. DSC module failed. This is 2nd time that it failed in the 4 year ownership of this car. DSC module failed. This is 2nd time that it failed in the 4 year ownership of this car. Engine chugging at cold start when in gear. This issue have been looked at more than 3 times in the past but still can not resolve. Air flow sensor changed but problem still there. Found oil leak in oil sump. Repair seal and other parts. | ||
| Dec 201345260 mi | Chugging problem finally fix after software update. | ||
| Jun 201449600 mi | Peeling around stop/start button Cup holder jam Exterior driver door handle sticking Driver side rear indicator faulty. Replace both sets of rear indicator light | ||
| Sep 201452700 mi | Chugging Problem came back. Has a particular bad day where it chugged all day on Saturday. | ||
| Jan 201557660 mi | Peeling steering wheel Driver side storage compartment door cant close Boost sensor tie with cable tie since last service. Boost sensor clip broken. | ||
| Jun 201560760 mi | Leaking transmission. Gasket was replaced but found more leak. Intercooler hose was ordered from Germany and took 2 weeks. Car return with vibration sound/rattling near the gearbox. Had to rebook again. | ||
| Aug 201777500 miA $2500 | Leaking windscreen tank Glow plug module causing car choking problem during cold start up. Problem there since day one. finally diagnoise and parts replace intake manifold was strip and carbon clean | ||
| Feb 201881840 miA $1000 | Suspect dealer may perhaps damage it during rear brake replacement two months earlier. Rear right Speed sensor causing all electrical aid and assist to fail such as ABS, Hill start assist, DTC etc | ||
| Mar 201883700 miA $700 | MAF failed cause hesitation under hard acceleration Alternator failed | ||
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