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Eccentric Shaft Sensor (Valvetronic) cost

Eccentric Shaft Sensor (Valvetronic) on a BMW X5 3.0si (N52) typically costs $900 at a BMW dealer or about $150 in parts DIY, based on 2 real owner-reported prices.

Last updated October 24, 2026 · Sources: 2 owner-reported prices from 2 cited threads

The Valvetronic eccentric shaft sensor that fails on the N52 and sets drivetrain faults. Real prices reported by owners on Reddit and BMW forums, with a link to every one.

N52 E70

Limited data: Two Xoutpost threads (2011 and 2018), one dealer replacement quote and one DIY sensor price.

Typical cost

BMW dealer

$900

Median $900 · 1 data point

Independent shop

No real price found yet

DIY (parts/tools)

$150

Median $150 · 1 data point

Ranges are the lowest and highest prices in the table below. They are not estimates. Shop prices include parts and labor unless noted.

Every price we found

Price	Where	Details	Source
$900	Dealer	Dealer said the sensor "needs to be replaced at a cost of about $900," 2008 X5 3.0, August 2011	[1]
$150	DIY	Siemens sensor bought from a seller described as a BMW tech, install not specified, February 2018	[2]

Another owner questioned a $563 charge for the sensor in the 2018 thread, without saying whether it was parts or labor, so it is not in the table.
The same 2018 thread mentions a $20 diaphragm valve replaced during the sensor job.

Which cars are affected

Cited cars: a 2008 X5 3.0 and a 2008 X5 3.0si.

Symptoms

A diagnosis of a defective eccentric shaft sensor (the 2011 thread title)

Parts list

Eccentric shaft sensor (Siemens or genuine)	ECS Tuning Pelican Parts Amazon
Valve cover gasket set	ECS Tuning Pelican Parts Amazon
Valvetronic motor gasket	ECS Tuning Pelican Parts Amazon

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Common questions

How much does Eccentric Shaft Sensor (Valvetronic) cost?

Eccentric Shaft Sensor (Valvetronic) on a BMW X5 3.0si (N52) typically costs $900 at a BMW dealer or about $150 in parts DIY, based on 2 real owner-reported prices.

How much does Eccentric Shaft Sensor (Valvetronic) cost at a BMW dealer?

Real dealer prices we found ranged $900 (1 data point, median $900).

How much does an independent shop charge for Eccentric Shaft Sensor (Valvetronic)?

We have not found a real independent shop price for this job yet.

Can I do Eccentric Shaft Sensor (Valvetronic) myself?

Owners who did it themselves reported $150 in parts and tools.

Which BMWs are affected?

Cited cars: a 2008 X5 3.0 and a 2008 X5 3.0si.

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Sources

Defective eccentric shaft sensor (Xoutpost)
X5 E70 N52 Known Issues? (Xoutpost)