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N20 / N26 Turbocharger Replacement cost
N20 / N26 Turbocharger Replacement on a BMW with the N20/N26 engine typically costs $3,500 at an independent shop, $4,800–$13,169 at a BMW dealer, or $1,200–$1,400 in parts DIY, based on 7 real owner-reported prices.
Last updated · Sources: 7 owner-reported prices from 2 cited threads
Turbo + integrated exhaust manifold on the 4-cyl N20/N26. Real prices reported by owners on Reddit and BMW forums, with a link to every one.
Typical cost
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5,488 | Dealer | Dealer quote turbocharger replacement ($5,488.36), 2013 328i | [1] |
| $4,800 | Dealer | Dealer quote ~$4,800 turbo assembly (wastegate play), N20 ~114k | [1] |
| $3,500 | Indy | Cheapest indy quote $3,500 for same turbo assembly job | [1] |
| $1,400 | DIY | New OEM turbo with manifold ~$1,400 shipped | [1] |
| $1,200 | DIY | New turbo about $1,200 (vs $13k dealer quote) | [2] |
| $13,169 | Dealer | Dealer estimate $13,168.58 turbo + lines + hose + bulb (owner walked) | [2] |
| $10,000 | Dealer | BMW of Rockville quoted ~$10k for N20 turbo on 528i | [2] |
- Labor often quoted 8-10 hours.
- Blue smoke on cold start is sometimes only the updated oil feed line.
Which cars are affected
2012-2016 328i / 428i / 528i / X3 28i (N20) and SULEV N26. Wastegate and turbo are usually one assembly.
Symptoms
- Drivetrain malfunction
- Wastegate rattle / boost control faults
- Blue smoke on cold start
- Loss of power under boost
Parts list
| N20/N26 turbocharger with manifold | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Turbo oil feed / return lines (updated) | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Turbo coolant lines | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Gasket / install kit | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
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Common questions
How much does N20 / N26 Turbocharger Replacement cost?
N20 / N26 Turbocharger Replacement on a BMW with the N20/N26 engine typically costs $3,500 at an independent shop, $4,800–$13,169 at a BMW dealer, or $1,200–$1,400 in parts DIY, based on 7 real owner-reported prices.
How much does N20 / N26 Turbocharger Replacement cost at a BMW dealer?
Real dealer prices we found ranged $4,800 to $13,169 (4 data points, median $7,744).
How much does an independent shop charge for N20 / N26 Turbocharger Replacement?
Independent shop prices ranged $3,500 (1 data points, median $3,500).
Can I do N20 / N26 Turbocharger Replacement myself?
Owners who did it themselves reported $1,200 to $1,400 in parts and tools.
Which BMWs are affected?
2012-2016 328i / 428i / 528i / X3 28i (N20) and SULEV N26. Wastegate and turbo are usually one assembly.
Related repairs
Sources
- Repair Pricing- This seems outrageous (F30 Bimmerpost)
- Turbo Replacement Advice Needed (F30 Bimmerpost)
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