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BMW E90 3 Series Alternator Replacement cost
Alternator Replacement on a BMW E90 3 Series typically costs $75–$600 in parts DIY, based on 3 real owner-reported prices.
Last updated · 4 reported prices from 3 cited sources
"Charging malfunction" warning, alternator failure. These are only the prices reported for the E90 3 Series (325i, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 335i, 335d). See the general Alternator Replacement page for every BMW model.
Limited data: 4 reported prices from 3 sources, and no dealer or independent shop price found yet. Use the general repair page for more context.
The 325i price is a RepairPal estimate, shown as an estimate. The other prices are owner-reported on E90 forums.
Typical cost
Ranges are the lowest and highest real prices in the table below. Estimates are shown but left out of the ranges. Shop prices include parts and labor unless noted.
Every E90 3 Series price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $400 | DIY | Rebuilt OEM Bosch alternator, N54 335i (2024) | [1] |
| $600 | DIY | New alternator, N54 335i (2024) | [1] |
| $75 | DIY | Local shop rebuilt the owner's alternator (bearings etc.); owner removed and refit it (San Diego) | [2] |
| $546–$1,282 | Indy | Estimate RepairPal estimate, BMW 325i alternator (estimate, not owner-paid) | [3] |
Symptoms
- "Charging malfunction" warning
- Battery keeps going flat
- Dim lights or electrical glitches
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Common questions
How much does BMW E90 3 Series Alternator Replacement cost?
Alternator Replacement on a BMW E90 3 Series typically costs $75–$600 in parts DIY, based on 3 real owner-reported prices.
Does this cover the 325i, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 335i, 335d?
These are prices reported for the E90 3 Series, sold as the 325i, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 335i, 335d. Each row in the table names the car when the poster did, so check that it matches yours.
Can I do Alternator Replacement on my E90 3 Series myself?
Owners who did it themselves or bought parts reported $75 to $600.
Alternator Replacement on other models and engines
Sources
- N54 Alternator 335i (E90post)
- Alternator? or Alternator pulley? (E90post)
- BMW 325i Alternator Replacement Cost Estimate (RepairPal (estimate))
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