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Hood Lift Struts (G01 X3) cost

Hood Lift Struts (G01 X3) on a BMW G01/G02 typically costs $377 at a BMW dealer or about $45 in parts DIY, based on 2 real owner-reported prices.

Last updated October 16, 2026 · Sources: 2 owner-reported prices from 2 cited threads

Weak gas struts that no longer hold the hood up. Real prices reported by owners on Reddit and BMW forums, with a link to every one.

AllG01 G02

Limited data: One dealer price and one parts price. This is an easy DIY: one buyer says it took 5 minutes.

Typical cost

BMW dealer

$377

Median $377 · 1 data point

Independent shop

No real price found yet

DIY (parts/tools)

$45

Median $45 · 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
$377	Dealer	Dealer quote, replace both hood struts ($376.67), 2018 G01 X3	[1]
$45	DIY	Aftermarket pair of hood struts ($44.95)	[2]

The X3 owner who got the dealer quote planned to do the hood struts himself.

Which cars are affected

2018–2022 X3 (G01) and 2019–2022 X4 (G02); BMW part 51237397493 is used on both sides.

Symptoms

Hood will not stay open or slowly drops
Hood has to be held up by hand

Parts list

Hood lift support 51237397493 (x2)

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Common questions

How much does Hood Lift Struts (G01 X3) cost?

Hood Lift Struts (G01 X3) on a BMW G01/G02 typically costs $377 at a BMW dealer or about $45 in parts DIY, based on 2 real owner-reported prices.

How much does Hood Lift Struts (G01 X3) cost at a BMW dealer?

Real dealer prices we found ranged $377 (1 data point, median $377).

How much does an independent shop charge for Hood Lift Struts (G01 X3)?

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

Can I do Hood Lift Struts (G01 X3) myself?

Owners who did it themselves reported $45 in parts and tools.

Which BMWs are affected?

2018–2022 X3 (G01) and 2019–2022 X4 (G02); BMW part 51237397493 is used on both sides.

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Sources

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