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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%)
Chart based on 55 repairs.
2016 BMW 3-Series repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (78%)
Chart based on 36 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
| BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States May 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 202230000 miUS $1600 | Replaced with BMW battery and reprogrammed "drain" sensor Front brakes and rotors replaced. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Dec 2020 - Mar 2023 | |||
| Sep 202150840 miC $1000 | Check engine light indicated a problem. Replaced a pressure sensor, not fixed. later repaired a broken wire, check engine light came back within a day. I give up. | ||
| Jun 202264480 miC $1743 | normal wear Replace F and R rotors and pads | ||
| Feb 202372540 miC $457 | leak detection pump triggered check engine light | ||
| BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2016 | Heated steering wheel stopped working. Faulty heating module. Steering wheel replaced. | ||
| Dec 20165580 mi | M Sport steering wheel leather faded prematurely and badly. Suspect defect. Warranty approved replacement but replacement wheel was damaged (pock marks on leather) during shipping so another had to be ordered. | ||
| Jan 2017 | Replacement of M Sport steering wheel with brand new unit. | ||
2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 425hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 20167000 mi | Squeaky door seals. Lubricant coating added to all door seals. | ||
| Jun 201611000 mi | Replaced door seals to resolve creaking noise. Temporarily solved issued but returned later. Forums indicate that dirt gets in seals and causes noise for all shadow line trim cars. Seals require regular cleaning and lubircation | ||
| BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Nov 201714000 mi | trim strip on right side of roof became loose. Dealer replaced double sided tape beneath strip. As of 12.1.17 repair has failed | ||
| Dec 201715000 mi | trim strip on roof became loose. clips & double-sided tape replaced this time | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Feb 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| May 20162100 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 RWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 2016 | Rubbing noise from all doors when car goes over speed bumps. | ||
| Jul 20177500 mi | Loose front door panels | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 20165000 mi | Couldn't reset CBM system correctly after oil change. | ||
2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States May 2016 - May 2019 | |||
| Nov 201721600 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. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201810300 miUS $250 | tire worn, damage to strut from pothole. not repaired. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Alaska, United States Apr 2016 - May 2019 | |||
| Nov 20169400 mi | Rattles from left window. Only slightly improved after multiple visits. | ||
| Jan 201712200 mi | Passenger front tweeter not working. Maybe related to previous repair where door seals were replaced. | ||
| Apr 201830000 mi | 12v adapter broken (broken by user). Repaired under warranty. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202248000 miUS $2500 | Oil pouring our rear pipes. Stalled at low rpm. Valve cover defective and replaced | ||
2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in South Carolina, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 20175000 mi | Issue was various interior rattles in the doors. The shop was quickly able to diagnose the issue (door locks rubbing against interior parts) and attempted fixes to each door. | ||
| Dec 20177000 mi | More interior rattles near the trunk area. Haven't been able to completely take care of the issue yet. Excellent vehicle otherwise. | ||
| May 201810000 mi | Received low coolant warning and after checking both reservoirs (the 340i has two coolant reservoirs) determined that they were critically low. Contacted dealership, but they didn't get back to me so I had to refill manually. Will request engine coolant flush and bleed test (to check for leaks) the next time I'm able to go to the dealership. | ||
2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202137000 mi | Slight oil leak from front differential | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada Jan 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 20162440 mi | misaligned trunk lid | ||
| Jul 20179920 mi | The fuel filler flap ejection mechanism would fail in the winter, so a new one was ordered in and installed under warranty. | ||
| Jan 201813640 mi | Engine cover was rattling - replaced | ||
2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 248hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Saskatchewan, Canada Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201822940 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
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 20162000 mi | Buzzing from passenger side door panel. Dealer installed felt tape and padding inside door panel on trim contact points and noise went away | ||
| Feb 202261000 miUS $1500 | Replaced motor mounts due to NVH | ||
| Apr 202265500 mi | Rear brakes | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201845000 mi | Evaporator would freeze occasionally, preventing air from flowing from vents. Dealer reprogrammed computer and relocated temperature sensor. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 201723000 mi | Leather on steering wheel was bubbling. The steering wheel was replaced. | ||
2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2017 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Sep 20176700 mi | Rear speaker deck rattles over rough pavement and left rear door rattles Told me they fixed it and the rattle remain. | ||
| Oct 20177000 mi | Rear speaker deck rattles over rough pavement and left rear door rattles Told me they fixed it and the rattles remain. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 201823119 mi | Check tires due to slight vibration at highway speeds. Tires cupped, decided to live with condition. Wind noise from left front, adjusted door and replaced outer door seal. Third attempt. Rattle in rear deck, identified and applied felt tape | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Apr 20165700 mi | rear camera not working | ||
2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Feb 2016 | noise around passenger front door when going over rough surfaces. was addressed with teflon tape in door frame. Repair mostly sucessfull, but problem still present on occasion. | ||
2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Feb 201729000 mi | Intermittent problems with the navigation system. Not yet resolved. It happened so rarely in this, my home area, that I could never make it happen for the BMW techs. However, it happened a lot in Louisiana, so much so techs from two different BMW dealers there saw it and wrote it up. It is likely that if the new owner drives the BMW in this area exclusively, he/she may never notice the problem. | ||
2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Colorado, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Sep 2015 | Rattle coming from center stack, repaired through reinforcing plastic in center stack. | ||
| Oct 2015 | Pearl chrome trim on dash creeks when going over road imperfections. Dealer found that not all the clips were installed. Properly installed trim piece and fixed the problem. Stereo crackles intermittently. Software reset. | ||
| Mar 201617000 mi | Stereo crackling, continued repeated attempts by dealer to fix Continued rattle issues, some rattles repaired but others persist | ||
| Jun 201619000 mi | Steering column rattle, parts ordered | ||
| Aug 201621300 mi | Rattle from driver's door lock pin, fixed in a couple hours | ||
| Mar 201732000 mi | Steering wheel rattle fixed | ||
| Sep 201733000 miUS $150 | Alignment and body issues | ||
2016 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 134hp 1.5L I3 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Singapore Feb 2016 - Jul 2018 | |||
| May 20161840 mi | Noisy aircon blower | ||
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