Reliability Summary

Engine S63 — 66/100 CAUTION
Known Issues 8

Engine in this model

Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Rod and main bearing wear S63 high 97,000 km – 161,000 km
Turbocharger failure S63 high 129,000 km – 209,000 km
Oil consumption - valve stem seals S63 moderate 113,000 km – 193,000 km
Auxiliary electric water pump overheating - fire risk (recall) S63 moderate —
High-pressure fuel pump problems S63 moderate —
Oil pump drive shaft separation (recall, 2012 builds) S63 minor —
Spark plugs + ignition coils (8 of each) S63 minor —
VANOS solenoid faults S63 minor —