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BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Aug 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
Sep 20123000 mi | Distortion from speaker -replaced | ||
Feb 20137900 mi | "No Signal" on information display |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States May 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jul 201434000 mi | Rattle from left rear suspension, sounds like broken strut mount as had with E36 325i, dealer unable to replicate, rattle still present. | ||
May 201670700 miUS $500 | Worsening hesitation starting at partial throttle after slowing then accelerating then did it while cruising on the highway. Two engine coils had failed causing misfire. |
BMW 3-Series in Hawaii, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 20138500 mi | dead battery | ||
Jun 201415000 mi | wear on drivers side seat bolster and drivers side door arm rest | ||
Nov 201634000 miUS $525 | Driver door lock actuator failed | ||
Jun 201736000 miUS $1300 | Dealer failed to register battery when they changed it several years ago resulting in the battery exploding due to overcharging and depletion of fluid. | ||
Oct 201736000 miUS $850 | Intermittent coil on plug failure. Replaced all 6. |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
May 20121800 mi | Noisy heater fan. Replaced. |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2017 | |||
Jan 201753000 miUS $50 | Coil pack replacement |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
BMW 3-Series in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201545500 mi | Emissions. | ||
Sep 201659000 miUS $2500 | Loose tie rod end. Oil Leak | ||
Nov 2021100000 miUS $500 | Repair leak |
BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Apr 2014 - May 2015 | |||
Mar 201539000 mi | Steering vibration |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201857000 miUS $400 | Blown stock chargepipe. Replacement with aftermarket aluminum chargepipe. Also had new front mount intercooler installed at same time. FMIC for performance purposes only. |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 201731500 miUS $50 | Failed MAF and fuel rail pressure sensor |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
Aug 201313000 mi | The parking sensor would activate even when nothing would be near. Bumper proximity warning malfunctioned. Showing very close to an object that was not there. | ||
Mar 201421000 mi | Parking sensors not working properly |
BMW 3-Series in Missouri, United States Apr 2016 - May 2018 | |||
Apr 201862000 mi | strut tower bushing driver's side strut replaced. Damaged when replacing the strut tower bushing previously |
BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Feb 2015 - May 2018 | |||
Jul 201777000 miUS $2000 | Drive train malfunction, high pressure pump failure | ||
Sep 201780000 miUS $500 | Intake boot desintergated |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
Dec 2015US $450 | Engine Oil lead from head gasket. |
BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
Jan 201414000 mi | Trans being replaced because of drivability issues. Car runs like it has a high stall converter in it. It has harsh throttle tip in issues. |
BMW 3-Series in Montana, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201319200 mi | While driving...Drivetrain malfunction warning appeared on screen. Car stalled and coasted to stop. EKPS module replaced. Electric Fuel Pump replaced. | ||
Jun 201539000 mi | Original factory installed Tail lights. Both tail lights became loose and we're not secure. Connectors showed corrosion due to water being able to get into the housing. Both tail lights secured in place and connectors replaced. | ||
Jul 201881000 miUS $1900 | MOST Bus failure and battery replacement | ||
May 2022109000 miUS $3000 | Coolant expansion tank replacement Vacuum hose from throttle body replacement Plastic charge pipe replacement and charge air induction Oil pan gasket replacement Eccentric shaft sensor replacement |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
BMW 3-Series in Oregon, United States Jul 2012 - Apr 2014 | |||
Nov 201315000 mi | Drivetrain malfunction error. Defective valvetronic. Replaced actuator. Eccentric shaft binding, replaced. |
BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States May 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201880000 miUS $500 | Rattling exhaust |
BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States Jan 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
Jun 201535000 mi | intermittent rattle from enter console | ||
Nov 201642400 mi | USB port stopped working for audio. Dealer had to replace module. |
BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jul 201310000 mi | Window memory needed to be reset because the windows in the front would open after being closed. | ||
Sep 201311000 mi | Radio was rebooting while driving and sometimes not playing audio. | ||
Jun 201423000 mi | The horn stopped working |
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - May 2015 | |||
Mar 201543400 mi | Car stalled upon cold start up / Battery discharge light on / #1injector and coil replaced. Also , CPU replaced |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201645000 mi | differential was leaking oil; seal was replaced | ||
Nov 201757000 miUS $950 | Burnt and fused light wiring in left rear light assembly. Right assembly also showed signs of heat damage. Both wiring systems repaired out of the extended warranty. |
BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Sep 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
Sep 201586800 mi | Bad O2 sensor in catalytic converter. Catalytic converter replaced. |
BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States May 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201542300 mi | Entire Turbo was replaced since it was leaking oil that was leading to excessive smoking when started after long breaks. | ||
Jun 202298000 miUS $200 | Burning Oil. Replaced the valve cover including gasket. Brake light wiring replaced Engine running rough. Mechanic adjusted the Turbo intake pipe |
BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Apr 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
Mar 201783600 miUS $515 | Rear brake pads worn to 10 percent usage. Brake fluid flush. Synthetic oil change as well Brake light repaired. |
BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201753000 mi | Map thermostat replaced after getting an error code. Was covered by BMW extended warranty on this item - no charge. | ||
Dec 201755000 miUS $20 | Key fob battery |
BMW 3-Series in District of Columbia, United States Oct 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
Sep 201755000 miUS $1200 | Air Condenser had a leak and wAs replaced. Price was $1200 but I had CarMax Maxcare |
BMW 3-Series in Netherlands Jan 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
May 201737200 mi | left window wont come down sometimes. | ||
Jun 201740300 mi€1 | Cracked front windshield. No rock or anything, I just parked the car the windshield was without a scratch and when I came back and got in the car, the crack was there. So apparently because of the heat or something, it was 25 degrees Celsius that day, so not very hot, but it was parked in the sun. Had to be replaced. | ||
Sep 201744020 mi | strange steering behaviour intermittent: sometimes the car is hesitant to go in the neutral position. They updated the power steering software. windshield was replaced in earlier repair. noticed more wind noise > 150km/u they replaced the windshield rail guards the hood wouldn't open when the release handle was pulled twice. | ||
Jan 201852080 mi | timing chain replacement and connected oil pump chain | ||
Apr 201854560 mi | rear passenger side door was leaking water after heavy rain at the bottom. | ||
Sep 202186180 mi€5 | Exhaust valve spring broke. Installed new spring |
BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Jan 2012 - May 2015 | |||
Sep 20123000 mi | Squeaking noise from steering | ||
Feb 20134300 mi | Squeaking noise from steering | ||
Feb 20147600 mi | BLUETOOTH WAS NOT CONNECTING THE IPHONE | ||
Mar 201512000 miUS $700 | Battery replacement |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Feb 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
May 201653600 miUS $4000 | Engine Seized |
BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Oct 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
Dec 201661380 miC $300 | Passenger led mirror light not functioning |
BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
Dec 201550000 mi | Drive train Malfunction Errors. |
BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Jul 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
Aug 201448700 mi | Turbo went out. | ||
Feb 201553100 miUS $200 | Headlight bulb replacement |
BMW 3-Series in South Africa Jun 2012 - Jul 2016 | |||
Jul 201311040 mi | Car drifts to the left and clunking sound on right shock over speed bump | ||
May 201529720 mi | Car had hard start in the morning. Noisy during starting | ||
Dec 201534100 mi | noise on driving over speed bumps from right steering rack side |
BMW 3-Series in Guanajuato, Mexico May 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jun 201313020 mi | False low coolant level warnings, conector at coolant level sensor was not plugged correctly geting a false contact. Cleaned and plugged correctly. No problems since the repair. | ||
Jan 201521280 mi | The coolant level sensor conector was a litle bit corroded, giving some false low level messages, cleaned, aded some terminal protector and the problem was solved. This car model have a known isue with the coolant level sensor. | ||
Jul 201852700 mi$200 | In tank low pressure fuel pump failure, the car stopped at higway and the transmission cant be put in to neutral position. Tow needed |
BMW 3-Series in Nevada, United States Feb 2014 - Nov 2017 | |||
Mar 201413000 mi | Rear passenger rocker panel needs clip. Lost. | ||
Mar 201637000 mi | Replaced electric wastegate actuator. |
BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
Sep 201313000 mi | Rust on door hinge bolt. Replaced by dealership. | ||
Apr 201416300 mi | Noise from fan blower. | ||
Mar 201524000 mi | Passenger-side mirror signal light stopped working. Not a light bulb issue. Repaired by dealer. Driver-side horn stopped working resulting in a high-pitched sound. Bluetooth stops playing requiring a reboot of the iDrive system. The shop upgraded the Bluetooth firmware. Problem persisted but could not be recreated in the shop. | ||
Apr 201736000 miUS $100 | Wiper fluid level sensor broke. Constant low fluid alarm. Wiper fluid reservoir assembly replaced. | ||
Oct 201740000 mi | Thermostat stuck open. Dealer replaced thermostat assembly under warranty/TSB. Bad windshield washer fluid reservoir integrated fluid sensor triggering a persistent low fluid level indication. Replaced entire washer fluid reservoir. |
BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
Aug 20126000 mi | Bluetooth sync was intermittent and after they tried to sell me on the phone as the problem, I proved them wrong and they replaced it. | ||
Jun 201318000 mi | Bluetooth again, they replaced the CPU, and it was fine. Still have problems with moisture entering the electrical system and preventing the car from going into ECO mode on rare occasions. |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
Jul 201417500 mi | Air bag module | ||
Dec 201532000 mi | Cooling system thermostat was replaced |
BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
Oct 201325000 mi | Blower motor was making a noise. Cleaned it out and changed the screen Driver door trim had a rough edge and was replaced. |
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jul 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
Oct 201545000 mi | CPO car: Had the following replaced: CIC computer, all key fobs, doors seals, windshield, gas door, full service performed | ||
Dec 201550000 mi | Rattling in dash. Whole dash was disassembled and certain parts replaced. Whole dash had sound deadening replaced. | ||
Apr 201658300 mi | 3rd time that the airbag system failed. |
BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jul 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 201626040 mi | Gasket leak at the oil level sensor | ||
Jan 201829487 mi | Battery throwing warnings, accessory power shut off. Recharged battery on trickle charger. |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2012 - Aug 2012 | |||
Apr 2012 | low coolant light came on - found loose expansion tank cap, system filled and bled. |
BMW 3-Series in Maryland, United States Jan 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jan 2017 | Parking brake was not properly adjusted during brake rotor replacement | ||
Feb 2022157000 miUS $800 | Rear main seal was replaced. Also, new clutch and flywheel were replaced. Shift bushings were also replaced. |
BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States May 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
Oct 201531300 mi | Right rear tail light broke free from fasteners. Dealer reported this to be a common problem on this car. |
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 3-Series in South Africa May 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 201788660 miR 1500 | All 4 shocks were replaced | ||
Apr 2022159960 miR 3500 | The driver side door lock was replaced. The car was unable to lock even when the alarm was activated. |
BMW 3-Series in Moscov City, Russia Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
Mar 201424180 mi | Left stop light got detached from car body. |
turbocharged 161hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 3-Series in Great Britain Feb 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
Sep 201520000 mi | Exhaust touching other body part and rattling |
turbocharged 141hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 3-Series in Bulgaria Feb 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
Apr 201418380 mi$25 | Front wheels shimmy at speeds (80 - 100 km/h) - took for a rebalance, no improvement |
BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
Jul 201313200 mi | fixed wipers | ||
Oct 201429700 mi | Noise from steering column |
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
Nov 20123000 mi | Defective ping detector | ||
Mar 20133000 mi | replace batery |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 3-Series in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
Mar 201315000 mi | loose nut in door | ||
Jan 201415500 mi | Injectors replaced |
BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
Sep 201726000 miUS $3000 | Water pump failed. 4 structurally damaged wheels |
BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Mar 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
Sep 201537000 mi | Oil leak, fixed Cracked coolant recovery tank, replaced TPMS went screwy, fixed |
BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
Sep 201412000 mi | engine stalled while moving aprox 3mph. extensive testing and some reprograming |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
Mar 20125000 mi | I purchased an iPhone 4S cradle to use my phone's apps through the iDrive system. When it was installed, it worked intermittently. | ||
Apr 201343800 mi | I had my electrical system randomly go haywire while driving. Gauges droppe to zero and then back up to speed (care performance was not affected). Then passive restraint error was displayed. Replaced CANBUS. | ||
May 201348000 mi | The was a light thumping noise when the engine was idle, as if there was an issue with the serpentine belt. The dealer did a software update and replaced the HVAC blower motor.. | ||
Jun 201348000 mi | Engine starting making a loud tapping noise while driving. I called the dealer immediately and headed to bring it in. While driving, there was a loud bang, metal sound, smoke and engine stopped. It threw a rod. Engine needs to be replaced. |
BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Sep 2015 - Aug 2024 | |||
Apr 201624300 miUS $160 | Car would not start. Interior lights and other electrical items would work intermittently. Car was towed to dealership. Dealer claimed that one of the battery cables was loose. | ||
Jun 201626000 mi | Engine running very rough and had low power. Dealer diagnosed two bad ignition coils. Replaced all six coils and sparkplugs. Covered under warranty. | ||
Aug 202443000 miUS $180 | Replaced battery |
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Mar 201543000 mi | battery was sub performing and so was replaced. | ||
May 201543000 miUS $125 | Intake charge pipe failed. | ||
Jan 201644500 mi | Drip Rails | ||
Jun 201853000 miUS $524 | Auxiliary cooling fan blades failed Water pump and thermostat. The water pump was diagnosed as at Stage 1 failure by a scan of the DME. Thermostat was done at the same time and also the connecting hose to save on labor and time. It was not fun even though I had the use of a lift. |
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States Nov 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jul 20122200 mi | Warning message displayed on idrive: Engine Malfunction, engine output has been decreased, take vehicle to nearest dealership asap. Dealer found problem with Knock Sensors in two cylinders. Repaired by replacing both sensors. | ||
Oct 201513300 mi | aluminum decorative metal trim broke off door on both sides. dealer repaired using new trip clips. Repair was corrected but the clips broke again and the door trim is coming apart again. will take back to dealer to fix again. | ||
Dec 201515000 mi | metal door trim pieces on both doors was coming apart due to the clips breaking that held it to the door. fixed by dealer. the dealer repair held for 2 weeks and the clips broke again resulting in the trim coming off again. | ||
Mar 201616000 mi | rattling was coming from underneath the car. diagnostics revealed rattle was the drive shaft. drive shaft replaced under warranty previous issue of door trim. when they repaired and replaced the door trim, there were clips that I presume had broken which were inside the door. 3rd attempt by dealer to clean out the broken clips that are rattling in door. still rattlig | ||
Apr 201835000 miUS $700 | bad coil. replaced 6 coils and 6 spark plugs |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
Apr 20133200 mi | Accelerator pedal issue. There was a one half second lag before engine response. They reprogrammed the computer to remap the engine to the pedal. |
BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
Dec 201540000 mi | Air pipe cracked |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
Feb 201748000 miUS $200 | Water pump and thermostat. Tightened stabilizer bars | ||
May 201750000 miUS $50 | Oil filter housing gasket replaced. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2014 - Nov 2020 | |||
Dec 201781000 miUS $50 | Water pump failure, water pump and thermostat replaced under CPO warranty with $50 deductable. All four rotors replaced with new pads Takata airbag recall work |
BMW 3-Series in Northwest Territory, Canada May 2015 - Jun 2021 | |||
Nov 201553900 miC $600 | Adjusted the sunroof close position to flush with the roof. | ||
Feb 201656420 miC $111 | Headlight washer cover had become loose. Needed to replace cover and retainer. | ||
Oct 201664580 mi | Front Passenger side CV joint was ripped and the | ||
Aug 201769440 mi | Front Differential Replaced Under Warranty. | ||
Dec 201773160 mi | VANOS valve failure. Leaking oil filter gasket replaced at this time (probably cause for failure). | ||
Mar 201879980 mi | Routine Service for Brake fluid. Added note for intermittent heat Intermittent heat in cabin Previous dealer trip incorrectly diagnosed intermittent cabin heating. Water pump failed on the side of the road. Dealer replaced water pump, and leaking oil filter housing (which had previously been replaced). Dealer also replaced leaking oil filter housing (which had previously been replaced). | ||
Dec 2019102300 miC $950 | Replaced both rear dampers and installed original springs |
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD
BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201755600 mi | Bank 2 throttle actuator failed and was replaced by dealer under 7 yr/70K mile emissions warranty. | ||
May 201858336 miUS $2299 | Replaced drive belts - worn Replaced engine mounts | ||
Jun 201859219 miUS $175 | Recharged refrigerant | ||
Mar 202167000 miUS $500 | Slightly leaking thermostat and water pump gaskets. Replaced water pump, thermostat + gaskets and one cooling hose. | ||
May 202269600 miUS $150 | Leaky coolant overflow hose. Replaced. |
BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
May 201314000 miUS $65 | Front wheels shimmy at high speeds - took for a rebalance, no improvement |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Mar 2012 - May 2015 | |||
Jul 201435700 mi | Check engine light; increased emissions, DSC malfunction, DBC malfunction, start-stop malfunction |
414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States May 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 201413900 mi | Replaced throw out bearing under warranty | ||
Apr 201625300 miUS $20 | Oil consumption. Added one quart after 10 miles |
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
Dec 201419000 mi | Back screen Front USB | ||
Feb 201520000 mi | Sunroof is ajar and does not align when closed | ||
Aug 201525100 mi | The Rear Sun Screen continues to get stuck | ||
Dec 201528000 mi | Clutch was sticking, dealer replaced the entire clutch. A fuel injector gave out |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 3-Series in California, United States Apr 2015 - Oct 2021 | |||
Sep 201537000 mi | Driver's side cup holder does not open (jammed). | ||
Mar 201650000 miUS $128 | Ignition coil - Remove & replace - One, Cylinder 2 Part ordered: OEM Ignition Coil with spark plug |