BMW 220d F22 — Reliability
Reliability Summary
Best engine
B47 — 80/100
BUY
Worst engine
N47 — 54/100
CAUTION
Average reliability
67/100
Engine Comparison
| Engine | Reliability Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
|
B47
2.0L Turbo Diesel I4 |
80/100 | BUY |
|
N47
2.0L Turbo Diesel I4 |
54/100 | CAUTION |
Engines in this model
BUY
80
B47
2.0L Turbo Diesel I4
Torque-rich, frugal, and the N47 chain problem is gone (chain is still at the back, just robust now)...
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CAUTION
54
N47
2.0L Turbo Diesel I4
BMW's 2007-2015 four-cylinder diesel (1.6 and 2.0, 95-218 PS). Its defining fault is the timing chai...
View details →Known Issues Across All Engines
| Issue | Engine | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| EGR cooler coolant leak — soot sludge, intake manifold melt, fire risk (recall) | B47 | critical |
| DPF blockage — city driving | B47 | high |
| EGR valve / cooler carbon fouling | B47 | moderate |
| Timing chain (rear-mounted) — rare premature wear | B47 | minor |
| Turbocharger failure — occasional | B47 | minor |
| EGR cooler coolant leak — soot sludge, intake damage, fire risk (recall) | N47 | critical |
| Rear-mounted timing chain stretch — chain jump or snap destroys the engine | N47 | critical |
| EGR valve failure + DPF blockage | N47 | high |
FAQ
Is the BMW 220d reliable?
The BMW 220d has 2 engine options with reliability scores ranging from 54/100 (CAUTION) to 80/100 (BUY). Average reliability: 67/100.
Which BMW 220d engine is most reliable?
The B47 is the most reliable engine in the BMW 220d, scoring 80/100 (BUY).
What problems does the BMW 220d have?
Across all engine variants, the BMW 220d has 8 known issues. The most common are related to EGR cooler coolant leak — soot sludge, intake manifold melt, fire risk (recall), DPF blockage — city driving, EGR valve / cooler carbon fouling.