BMW S55 engine repair costs
We have real owner-reported prices for 2 S55 repairs. The only one with at least two dealer or independent prices for this engine is S55 Crank Hub (F80/F82/F87 M), with a median of $3,200.
Specs and history from Wikipedia (revisions listed below) · every price links to its source on the repair page
S55 at a glance
| Configuration | Straight-six turbo | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Production | 2014–2021 | [1] |
| Displacement | 3.0 L (183.1 cu in) | [1] |
| Fuel system | Direct injection | [1] |
Cars with the S55
2015–2020 F80 M3, F82/F83 M4 and F87 M2 Competition/CS, per our crank hub data. This line only lists cars our own repair data names for this engine.
Repairs we have prices for
Sorted by number of reported prices. "S55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S55 Crank Hub (F80/F82/F87 M) | S55 only | — | $1,200–$5,000 | $1,500 | 13 |
| Rear Main Seal | Whole job | $2,400–$4,000 | $1,700–$3,500 | — | 7 |
Most expensive S55 repairs in our data
Ranked by the median of dealer and independent prices for S55 cars, for repairs with at least two such prices. Scope differs between reports, so open the page before comparing.
- S55 Crank Hub (F80/F82/F87 M): median $3,200, range $1,200–$5,000 (12 prices)
Models these repairs appear on
Related engines
- BMW N55 (2009–2021)
- BMW B58 (2015–present)
- BMW B46/B48 (2014–present)
- BMW B47 (2014–present)
- BMW B38 (2013–present)
Related guides
- BMW F80 M3 and F82 M4 Buying Guide: Costs to Check
- BMW E90/E92 M3 (S65) Buying Guide: Rod Bearings
- BMW Oil Leak: Common Causes by Engine
Common questions
What are the most common BMW S55 repairs?
The S55 repairs owners have reported prices for are: Rear Main Seal, S55 Crank Hub (F80/F82/F87 M). These are repairs we have real prices for, not a measured failure rate.
What is the most expensive S55 repair?
Among S55 repairs with at least two dealer or independent prices, S55 Crank Hub (F80/F82/F87 M) has the highest median, at $3,200 ($1,200–$5,000, 12 prices).
What is the cheapest S55 repair?
We do not yet have two dealer or independent prices for any single S55 repair.
Which BMWs have the S55 engine?
2015–2020 F80 M3, F82/F83 M4 and F87 M2 Competition/CS, per our crank hub data.
When was the BMW S55 engine produced?
2014–2021, per Wikipedia.
Sources
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