BMW N63 engine repair costs
We have real owner-reported prices for 3 N63 repairs. Among those with at least two dealer or independent prices for this engine, the highest median is N63 V8 Timing Chains & Guides at $15,000 and the lowest is N63 Turbo Coolant Lines at $2,700.
Specs and history from Wikipedia (revisions listed below) · every price links to its source on the repair page
N63 at a glance
| Production | 2008–present | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | 90° V8 | [1] |
| Displacement | 3982 cc (243.0 cu in) / 4395 cc (268.2 cu in) | [1] |
| Fuel type | Petrol | [1] |
| Forced induction | Twin-turbo | [1] |
| Valvetrain | DOHC w/ VVT | [1] |
| Block | Aluminium | [1] |
| Cylinder head | Aluminium | [1] |
| Fuel system | Direct injection | [2] |
Cars with the N63
2009–2016 X5 xDrive50i, X6 50i, 550i, 650i and 750i (N63/N63TU), per our repair 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.
- 6 Series 650i (China only) (F12/F13)
- 7 Series facelifted 750i/750Li (China only) (F01/F02)
- facelifted X5 50i (F15)
- facelifted X6 50i (F16)
- X6 (E71)
- 7 Series 750i/750Li (F01/F02)
- 5 Series 550i GT (F07)
- 5 Series 550i (F10/F11)
- X5 (E70)
- 6 Series 650i (F12/F13)
- X5 (F15)
- X6 (F16)
- 6 Series 650i (F06)
- 7 Series 750i/750Li sDrive/xDrive (G11/G12)
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Model pages for the N63
Chassis pages whose cars, per Wikipedia, used this engine.
Known issues
From the engine's Wikipedia article, section named in each item. Links are the references attached to those sentences (archived copies where the original page is gone); where none is shown, the Wikipedia section is the source.
In December 2014, BMW North America released a voluntary recall ("Customer Care Package") relating to issues with timing chain stretch, fuel injectors, mass air flow sensors, crankcase vent lines, battery, engine vacuum pump, low pressure fuel sensor and revising the oil service interval. In 2019 NHTSA addressed the multitude of issues with BMW N63 engines, various class action lawsuits in tow, and never officially declared a mass recall in regard to valve seal issues inherent in the N63 line.
Source: Wikipedia: BMW N63 (section "North American recall") · cited reference
Repairs we have prices for
Sorted by number of reported prices. "N63 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N63 Valve Stem Seals | N63 only | $7,000–$9,000 | $3,000–$4,000 | — | 6 |
| N63 Turbo Coolant Lines | N63 only | $2,000–$5,800 | $1,500 | — | 4 |
| N63 V8 Timing Chains & Guides | N63 only | $15,000–$15,185 | $12,000 | — | 3 |
Most expensive N63 repairs in our data
Ranked by the median of dealer and independent prices for N63 cars, for repairs with at least two such prices. Scope differs between reports, so open the page before comparing.
- N63 V8 Timing Chains & Guides: median $15,000, range $12,000–$15,185 (3 prices)
- N63 Valve Stem Seals: median $6,000, range $3,000–$9,000 (6 prices)
- N63 Turbo Coolant Lines: median $2,700, range $1,500–$5,800 (4 prices)
Cheapest N63 repairs in our data
- N63 Turbo Coolant Lines: median $2,700, range $1,500–$5,800 (4 prices)
- N63 Valve Stem Seals: median $6,000, range $3,000–$9,000 (6 prices)
- N63 V8 Timing Chains & Guides: median $15,000, range $12,000–$15,185 (3 prices)
Models these repairs appear on
Before and after
- Predecessor: BMW N62
Related engines
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Common questions
What are the most common BMW N63 repairs?
The N63 repairs owners have reported prices for are: N63 Valve Stem Seals, N63 Turbo Coolant Lines, N63 V8 Timing Chains & Guides. These are repairs we have real prices for, not a measured failure rate.
What is the most expensive N63 repair?
Among N63 repairs with at least two dealer or independent prices, N63 V8 Timing Chains & Guides has the highest median, at $15,000 ($12,000–$15,185, 3 prices).
What is the cheapest N63 repair?
Among N63 repairs with at least two dealer or independent prices, N63 Turbo Coolant Lines has the lowest median, at $2,700 ($1,500–$5,800, 4 prices).
Which BMWs have the N63 engine?
2009–2016 X5 xDrive50i, X6 50i, 550i, 650i and 750i (N63/N63TU), per our repair data.
When was the BMW N63 engine produced?
2008–present, per Wikipedia.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW N63 (revision 1362283892, read 2026-10-23)
- Wikipedia: List of BMW engines
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