BMW N62 engine repair costs
We have real owner-reported prices for 3 N62 repairs. The only one with at least two dealer or independent prices for this engine is N62 Valve Stem Seals, with a median of $6,750.
Specs and history from Wikipedia (revisions listed below) · every price links to its source on the repair page
N62 at a glance
| Production | 2001-2010 | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Naturally aspirated 90° V8 | [1] |
| Displacement | 3600 cc (219.7 cu in) / 4000 cc (244.1 cu in) / 4398 cc (268.4 cu in) / 4799 cc (292.9 cu in) | [1] |
| Fuel type | Petrol | [1] |
| Valvetrain | DOHC w/ VVT & VVL | [1] |
| Block | Aluminium | [1] |
| Cylinder head | Aluminium | [1] |
Cars with the N62
A 2007 X5 (head gasket quote) and a 2005 545i (a quote on the valve cover gasket page) are the only N62 cars named in our data. This line only lists cars our own repair data names for this engine.
Cars and chassis codes named in Wikipedia's article on this engine. It can include related or successor models, so treat it as a lead and check your exact car. Open a linked model to see its repair costs.
- 5 Series 545i (E60)
- 6 Series 645Ci (E63)
- 7 Series 745i/745Li (E65)
- X5 4.4i and 4.8is (E53)
- 5 Series 550i (E60)
- 6 Series 650i (E63)
- 7 Series 750i/750Li (E65)
- X5 4.8i (E70)
- 7 Series 735i/735Li, 740i/740Li sedan, 745i/745Li, 750i/750Li (E65/E66)
- 5 Series 540i sedan and touring, 545i, 550i sedan and touring (E60/E61)
- X5 4.4i (E53)
- 6 Series 645Ci, 650i coupé and convertible (E63/E64)
- X5 4.8i SAV (E70)
- X5 4.8iS SAV (E53)
Model pages for the N62
Chassis pages whose cars, per Wikipedia, used this engine.
Repairs we have prices for
Sorted by number of reported prices. "N62 only" rows use only prices that name this engine. "Whole job" rows use every price on that repair page, which also covers other engines, so read them as a general guide.
| Repair | Scope | Dealer | Independent | DIY | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Gasket Replacement | Whole job | $4,500–$13,000 | $900–$2,500 | — | 7 |
| N62 Valve Stem Seals | N62 only | $5,500–$11,000 | $4,200 | $800 | 5 |
| CCV / Oil Separator | Whole job | $3,140 | $450–$2,655 | $69 | 4 |
Most expensive N62 repairs in our data
Ranked by the median of dealer and independent prices for N62 cars, for repairs with at least two such prices. Scope differs between reports, so open the page before comparing.
- N62 Valve Stem Seals: median $6,750, range $4,200–$11,000 (4 prices)
Models these repairs appear on
Before and after
Related engines
Related guides
- BMW X5 E70 Buying Guide: What It Costs to Fix
- BMW E60 5 Series Buying Guide: What It Costs to Fix
- BMW White Smoke From the Exhaust: Causes and Costs
- BMW E53 X5 Buying Guide: Repairs and Costs
Common questions
What are the most common BMW N62 repairs?
The N62 repairs owners have reported prices for are: Head Gasket Replacement, CCV / Oil Separator, N62 Valve Stem Seals. These are repairs we have real prices for, not a measured failure rate.
What is the most expensive N62 repair?
Among N62 repairs with at least two dealer or independent prices, N62 Valve Stem Seals has the highest median, at $6,750 ($4,200–$11,000, 4 prices).
What is the cheapest N62 repair?
We do not yet have two dealer or independent prices for any single N62 repair.
Which BMWs have the N62 engine?
A 2007 X5 (head gasket quote) and a 2005 545i (a quote on the valve cover gasket page) are the only N62 cars named in our data.
When was the BMW N62 engine produced?
2001-2010, per Wikipedia.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW N62 (revision 1298467225, read 2026-10-23)
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