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Tie Rods (Inner / Outer) cost

Tie Rods (Inner / Outer) on a BMW F15/E70/G05/F30 and similar models typically costs $1,500 at a BMW dealer, based on 1 real owner-reported price.

Last updated October 16, 2026 · Sources: 1 owner-reported prices from 2 cited threads

Worn tie rods causing steering play; alignment needed after. Real prices reported by owners on Reddit and BMW forums, with a link to every one.

AllF15 E70 G05 F30 E90

Limited data: One dealer invoice plus a RepairPal estimate.

Typical cost

BMW dealer

$1,500

Median $1,500 · 1 data point

Independent shop

No real price found yet

DIY (parts/tools)

No real price found yet

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
$1,500	Dealer	Paid at dealer, front tie rods, 2016 X5	[1]
$925–$959	Indy	Estimate RepairPal estimate, X5 tie rod replacement	[2]

Always get an alignment after tie rods.
Ask whether the quote is inner, outer or both, and one side or both.

How long it takes

Typically 1–2 hrs per axle plus a front alignment.

Which cars are affected

X5 (E70/F15/G05), 3 Series and others. Usually done in pairs, with an alignment afterwards.

Symptoms

Loose or wandering steering
Clunk over bumps from the front
Uneven inner/outer tire wear
Torn tie rod boot

Parts list

Outer tie rod end (Lemförder)	ECS Tuning Pelican Parts Amazon
Inner tie rod	ECS Tuning Pelican Parts Amazon
Tie rod boot	ECS Tuning Pelican Parts Amazon

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Common questions

How much does Tie Rods (Inner / Outer) cost?

Tie Rods (Inner / Outer) on a BMW F15/E70/G05/F30 and similar models typically costs $1,500 at a BMW dealer, based on 1 real owner-reported price.

How much does Tie Rods (Inner / Outer) cost at a BMW dealer?

Real dealer prices we found ranged $1,500 (1 data point, median $1,500).

How much does an independent shop charge for Tie Rods (Inner / Outer)?

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

Can I do Tie Rods (Inner / Outer) myself?

We have not found a DIY parts cost for this job yet.

How long does Tie Rods (Inner / Outer) take?

Typically 1–2 hrs per axle plus a front alignment.

Which BMWs are affected?

X5 (E70/F15/G05), 3 Series and others. Usually done in pairs, with an alignment afterwards.

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Sources

BMW Service charged me $1500 to replace my front tie rods on my 2016 X5 (Reddit r/BMW)
BMW X5 Tie Rod Replacement Cost Estimate (RepairPal)