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BMW N52 VANOS Solenoids cost

VANOS Solenoids on a BMW with the N52 engine typically costs $500 at a BMW dealer or $80–$300 in parts DIY, based on 4 real owner-reported prices.

Last updated October 20, 2026 · 4 reported prices from 3 cited sources

Intake and exhaust VANOS solenoid valves on N52/N54. These are only the prices reported for the N52. See the general VANOS Solenoids page for every BMW model.

All N52 repair costs

Limited data: 4 reported prices from 3 sources, and no independent shop price found yet. Use the general repair page for more context.

Prices from N52 VANOS solenoid threads. Several are parts-only figures.

Typical cost

BMW dealer

$500

Median $500 · 1 data point

Independent shop

No real price found yet

DIY (parts/tools)

$80 – $300

Median $150 · 3 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.

Every N52 price we found

Price	Where	Details	Source
$500	Dealer	Dealer quote for the solenoids (owner did it himself instead)	[1]
$80	DIY	Pair of solenoids from Amazon, ~15-20 min job	[1]
$300	DIY	"Only $150 each", replace both	[2]
$150	DIY	"$150 each"	[3]

Symptoms

Rough idle, stalling at stops
Hesitation / loss of power at highway speed
VANOS codes (e.g. 2A82, 2A87)
Rattle on acceleration ("VANOS rattle")

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Common questions

How much does BMW N52 VANOS Solenoids cost?

VANOS Solenoids on a BMW with the N52 engine typically costs $500 at a BMW dealer or $80–$300 in parts DIY, based on 4 real owner-reported prices.

How much does BMW N52 VANOS Solenoids cost at a BMW dealer?

Dealer prices we found for the N52 ranged $500 (1 data point).

Can I do VANOS Solenoids on my N52 myself?

Owners who did it themselves or bought parts reported $80 to $300.

How long does VANOS Solenoids take?

About 15 to 20 minutes for both solenoids, per an owner (source 1).

VANOS Solenoids on other engines and models

BMW E90 3 Series

2 reported prices

Sources

Exhaust VANOS solenoid on N52 (BimmerFest)
N52 Vanos Solenoid HELP! (BimmerFest)
N52 Vanos Solenoid HELP! (BimmerFest)