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BMW F30 3 Series Struts & Shocks Replacement cost

Struts & Shocks Replacement on a BMW F30 3 Series has been priced at $700–$4,000 at an independent shop, $3,500 at a BMW dealer, or $260–$800 in parts DIY, based on 11 counted prices from cited sources.

Last updated November 12, 2026 · 11 reported prices from 4 cited sources

Leaking or worn front struts and rear shocks on non-adaptive suspension. These are only the prices reported for the F30 3 Series, which applies to US models including the 320i (2013–2019 in the US; 2012–2019 elsewhere), 328i (2012–2016), 328d (2014–2018), 330i (2017–2019), 330e (2016–2018), 335i (2012–2016), ActiveHybrid 3 (2013–2015) and 340i (2016–2019), including the Gran Turismo and Sports Wagon. See the general Struts & Shocks Replacement page for every BMW model.

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Typical cost

BMW dealer

$3,500

Median $3,500 · 1 data point

Independent shop

$700 – $4,000

Median $1,500 · 8 data points

DIY (parts/tools)

$260 – $800

Median $530 · 2 data points

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. How prices are sourced.

Every F30 3 Series price we found

Price	Where	Details	Source
$4,000	Indy	Quote for front pair at an oil service (shop type not stated)	[1]
$1,500	Indy	Paid at an independent shop, front struts incl. alignment	[1]
$1,500	Indy	Indie quote in Texas, front struts	[1]
$700	Indy	Quote from a Southern California shop, front struts	[1]
$3,000	Indy	Indie quote, front shocks with install	[1]
$2,000	Indy	Quote, front struts, 2016 320i	[2]
$1,500	Indy	Independent quote, front struts, 2016 320i	[2]
$1,000	Indy	Paid total, front struts, 340i (Bilstein B8s ~$600 + $400 install)	[3]
$3,500	Dealer	Dealer quote, all struts and shocks	[4]
$260	DIY	Bilstein B4 front struts found online	[2]
$800	DIY	All 4 dampers plus hardware, 328i	[3]

Symptoms

Oil-wet strut body
Bouncy or floaty ride, nose dive under braking
Clunks over bumps
Cupped tire wear

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Common questions

How much does BMW F30 3 Series Struts & Shocks Replacement cost?

Does this cover the 320i, 328i, 328d, 330i, 330e, 335i, ActiveHybrid 3, 340i?

This page covers the F30 3 Series, including the 320i (2013–2019 in the US; 2012–2019 elsewhere), 328i (2012–2016), 328d (2014–2018), 330i (2017–2019), 330e (2016–2018), 335i (2012–2016), ActiveHybrid 3 (2013–2015) and 340i (2016–2019), including the Gran Turismo and Sports Wagon. The model years are the ones our cited trim table covers; later years of a generation still on sale may also apply. Each row in the table names the car when the poster did, so check that it matches yours.

How much does BMW F30 3 Series Struts & Shocks Replacement cost at a BMW dealer?

Dealer prices we found for the F30 3 Series ranged $3,500 (1 data point).

How much does an independent shop charge for BMW F30 3 Series Struts & Shocks Replacement?

Independent shop prices for the F30 3 Series ranged $700 to $4,000 (8 data points).

Can I do Struts & Shocks Replacement on my F30 3 Series myself?

Owners who did it themselves or bought parts reported $260 to $800.

How long does Struts & Shocks Replacement take?

About 3 hours for front struts per owners; rear shocks are 4 bolts each. Get an alignment after front struts.

Sources

Front Strut Replacement Cost (Reddit r/F30)
Is 2k for front struts of my bmw 320i 2016, pricey? (Reddit r/F30)
Do these prices look right? (Reddit r/F30)
$3500 for shocks and struts (Reddit r/F30)