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BMW B46/B48 Water Pump Replacement cost
Water Pump Replacement on a BMW with the B46/B48 engine typically costs $3,600 at an independent shop or $1,339 at a BMW dealer, based on 2 real owner-reported prices.
Last updated · 2 reported prices from 2 cited sources
Electric pump on the N20, mechanical pump and bracket on B46/B48. These are only the prices reported for the B46/B48. See the general Water Pump (N20 / B46 / B48) page for every BMW model.
Limited data: 2 reported prices from 2 sources, and no DIY price found yet. Use the general repair page for more context.
The dealer figure is labor only. The independent quote is for a G01 X3 and includes the coolant tank, coolant lines, turbo coolant lines and belt, so it is not like for like.
Typical cost
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 B46/B48 price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,339 | Dealer | Dealer LABOR only, 4.4 hrs ($1,338.92), B46/B48 mechanical pump | [1] |
| $3,600 | Indy | Indy quote: pump plus coolant tank, coolant lines, turbo coolant lines and belt, G01 X3 B48 | [2] |
Symptoms
- Overheating warning
- Coolant leak at the front of the engine (B48 pump/bracket)
- Low coolant message
- Electric fan running hard
Labor times, parts, notes and every price for Water Pump (N20 / B46 / B48) on all BMWs →
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Common questions
How much does BMW B46/B48 Water Pump Replacement cost?
Water Pump Replacement on a BMW with the B46/B48 engine typically costs $3,600 at an independent shop or $1,339 at a BMW dealer, based on 2 real owner-reported prices.
How much does BMW B46/B48 Water Pump Replacement cost at a BMW dealer?
Dealer prices we found for the B46/B48 ranged $1,339 (1 data point).
How much does an independent shop charge for BMW B46/B48 Water Pump Replacement?
Independent shop prices for the B46/B48 ranged $3,600 (1 data point).
Water Pump (N20 / B46 / B48) on other engines and models
Sources
- Mechanical Water Pump Labor - Number of Hours? (F30 Bimmerpost)
- G01 B48 X3 Water Pump Replacement Cost? (Reddit r/BmwTech)
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