2010 BMW 3-Series Problems and Repair Histories
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2010 BMW 3-Series for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2010 BMW 3-Series problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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BMW 3-Series Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2010 | BMW 3-Series / M3 | 48 3-Series / M3s, 9.1 months of data per 3-Series / M3, average 27800 miles 36 |
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2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 20000 | 0 | Left Turn Signal Malfunction. Replaced Housing Vent tabs were broken. Replaced entire vents. |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 1860 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 4740 | 0 | Electrical glitch - Tire Pressure Sensor illuminated but no fault found. |
| Oct | 2012 | 13020 | 0 | Not blowing cold, leaking seal replaced under warranty |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 18160 | 0 | Creaking noise from front suspension. Dealer replaced suspension bushings. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 38000 | 0 | Valve cover gasket, 2 valves replaced and seals. |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 29500 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 26000 | 0 | Three fuel injectors failed. Car was repaired and while the repairs were I was given a loaner. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 15700 | 0 | Fuel injector for cylinder one was inoperative causing misfire and rough operation. Injector replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 4700 | 0 | Software upgrade with major clear and complete reflash |
| May | 2012 | 71500 | 130 | The back pressure turbo hose ruptured and had to be replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 91000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 44000 | 0 | SES (yellow) for 1 time fault involving SCR. Tech cleared fault drove car 45 min. Fault did not reappear. |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | Fourth time for injector problem (cylinder #2) via SES light. No noticeable driveability issues. |
| Jun | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | 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. |
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 26000 | 0 | Check engine light went on intermittently |
| Jan | 2012 | 40300 | 0 | Door chimes going on erroneously when interior was cold. |
| Mar | 2012 | 43000 | 0 | Headlight washer nozzle leaking washer fluid. |
| Apr | 2012 | 44000 | 0 | Leaky fuel injector causing rough running. |
| May | 2012 | 45500 | 0 | Faulty DME controller found to be repeatedly causing injector faults. Replaced the unit. |
| Oct | 2012 | 53000 | 0 | Service engine soon light came back on and engine ran rough. |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | First odometer entry | ||
| Jan | 2013 | 0 | Rear left Wheel Rim was cracked causing tire to go flat. Dealer replaced the wheel under warranty. | |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 52500 | 114 | Service Engine Soon light was on. Inspection detected defective fuel cap which was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | Gas tank had a air leak. Replaced tank. |
| Mar | 2012 | 30000 | 0 | The iDrive controller surface began to peel. Needed to be replaced. Under warranty. |
| Sep | 2012 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 200 | alignment fixed after hitting bad pothole at speed | |
| Dec | 2012 | 16000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jan | 2012 | 26000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | Awaiting delivery on 4/9/10. Troubleshooting engine 'whine sound' and interior leather door trim defect. | |
| Feb | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | 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 | 2011 | 12000 | 0 | 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 | 2011 | 12000 | 0 | Replaced alternator |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2013 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 38000 | 0 | gas gauge erroneously reporting |
2010 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 6200 | 0 | Erratic warning lights for brakes and low oil. Turned out that the battery was low and this caused all the problems. |
| Mar | 2011 | 6200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Hardtop conv.
168-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Netherlands | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 14900 | 0 | bobine (ignition coils) replaced; software updates for the full car to improve performance and navigation / entertainment system. |
| Mar | 2013 | 35960 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | 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 | 2012 | 29500 | 0 | Bad cell in battery. Battery replaced. |
| Jan | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | Delay in brake action when roads very wet despite brake drying feature fitted to car. Dealer consulting manufacturer and will revert. |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 24000 | 0 | warped rotors front |
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 10000 | 0 | Drivers side brake light socket was bad |
| Mar | 2013 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in District of Columbia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | A fuel injector went bad, causing the "Service engine" light to come on. iPod adapter working intermittently. |
| Dec | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | 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 | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | a/c quit cooling after 1+ hrs - issue with evaporator sensor freezing. |
| Sep | 2012 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 21000 | 0 | Sensor unit that monitors battery replaced. |
| Feb | 2013 | 23000 | 0 | When the new sensor was put in, and a week passed, the sensor indicated a bad battery. |
| Mar | 2013 | 25000 | 0 | Rear brake light malfunction |
2010 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
168-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 17500 | 0 | Faulty ignition coils, misfiring |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009.5 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 241hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Queensland, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 6820 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 14880 | 0 | numerous fault, mostly small electronic faults |
| Apr | 2011 | 17980 | 0 | 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 | 2012 | 32420 | 0 | 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 | 2012 | 33320 | 0 | Been to dealership more than three times. After changing fuel pressure sensor, problem still there. Then found air flow meter faulty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | SOS system not locating. steel fuel filler opening jammed (the small gate in the tube seized-up). |
| Oct | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | Service light came on. Flash update run. Then nav/radio not functioning. Could not fix so new uint replaced at no cost to me. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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