BMW M3 E90/E92 — Reliability

E90/E92 2008–2013 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine S65 — 52/100 CAUTION
Known Issues 2

Engine in this model

CAUTION 52

S65

S65 4.0 V8

E90/E92 M3. High-revving 8,300rpm V8. Rod bearing failure is THE concern — can destroy engine withou...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Rod bearing failure S65 critical 60,000 km – 120,000 km
Throttle actuator failure (8 butterflies) S65 high 60,000 km – 120,000 km