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BMW S65 engine repair costs

We have real owner-reported prices for 3 S65 repairs. Among those with at least two dealer or independent prices for this engine, the highest median is S65 Rod Bearings (E9x M3) at $2,850 and the lowest is E9x M3 DCT Service & Reseal at $873.

Specs and history from Wikipedia (revisions listed below) · every price links to its source on the repair page

S65 at a glance

Production	2007–2013	[1]
Configuration	90° V8	[1]
Displacement	3999 cc (244.0 cu in) / 4361 cc (266.1 cu in)	[1]
Fuel type	Petrol	[1]
Valvetrain	DOHC w/ VVT	[1]
Block	Aluminium	[1]
Cylinder head	Aluminium	[1]

Cars with the S65

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.

Model pages for the S65

Chassis pages whose cars, per Wikipedia, used this engine.

E92 M3

Repairs we have prices for

Sorted by number of reported prices. "S65 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
S65 Rod Bearings (E9x M3)	S65 only	—	$1,700–$5,165	$1,400	13
E9x M3 DCT Service & Reseal	S65 only	$850–$2,600	$455–$2,000	$600	12
E90 Power Steering Hoses & Pump	Whole job	$1,400	$333–$950	$17–$260	8

Most expensive S65 repairs in our data

Ranked by the median of dealer and independent prices for S65 cars, for repairs with at least two such prices. Scope differs between reports, so open the page before comparing.

S65 Rod Bearings (E9x M3): median $2,850, range $1,700–$5,165 (12 prices)
E9x M3 DCT Service & Reseal: median $873, range $455–$2,600 (11 prices)

Cheapest S65 repairs in our data

E9x M3 DCT Service & Reseal: median $873, range $455–$2,600 (11 prices)
S65 Rod Bearings (E9x M3): median $2,850, range $1,700–$5,165 (12 prices)

Models these repairs appear on

E90 E92 E93 E91

Before and after

Predecessor: BMW S54 (in E46 M3)
Successor: BMW S55 (in F80 M3)

Related engines

BMW N62 (2001–2010)
BMW N63 (2008–present)
BMW N43 (2007–2011)
BMW N47 (2007–2014)
BMW N53 (2006–2013)

Related guides

BMW E90/E92 M3 (S65) Buying Guide: Rod Bearings

Common questions

What are the most common BMW S65 repairs?

The S65 repairs owners have reported prices for are: S65 Rod Bearings (E9x M3), E9x M3 DCT Service & Reseal, E90 Power Steering Hoses & Pump. These are repairs we have real prices for, not a measured failure rate.

What is the most expensive S65 repair?

Among S65 repairs with at least two dealer or independent prices, S65 Rod Bearings (E9x M3) has the highest median, at $2,850 ($1,700–$5,165, 12 prices).

What is the cheapest S65 repair?

Among S65 repairs with at least two dealer or independent prices, E9x M3 DCT Service & Reseal has the lowest median, at $873 ($455–$2,600, 11 prices).

When was the BMW S65 engine produced?

2007–2013, per Wikipedia.

Sources

Wikipedia: BMW S65 (revision 1352026974, read 2026-10-23)