S58
BMW · 3.0L Twin-Turbo M I6
2019–present
"Brute force 500+ hp. M-car care mandatory. Youngest M engine — early data."
Mileage Risk Timeline
When problems typically appear — enter your mileage to see your risk zone
Known Issues 3
Oil filter disintegration — early units (2020-2021)
▸Metal particles in oil, oil pressure light, engine knock
Early S58 oil filter media disintegration risk. Fragments circulate and damage bearings. BMW issued revised filter and guidance.
Critical pre-purchase check for early G80/G82. Verify filter TSB has been applied. Ask for service records.
Rod bearing wear under high use
▸Knock under load, oil analysis showing copper/lead particles
Less acute than S55 due to closed-deck block. Still M-engine: oil analysis every 10k km, 5-6k km oil changes max.
M-car discipline required. If used for spirited Greek road driving: oil analysis schedule mandatory.
Intake carbon buildup (DI)
▸Rough idle at cold, power loss at specific RPM
High-output DI engine. More carbon potential than B48.
Caught at M-car service intervals. Budget at 60k km service.
This report covers the combustion engine only. Battery and electric motor reliability are not included.
Models with S58 5
Other BMW Engines
Tuning Potential
700hp+ possible
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the BMW S58 reliable?
The BMW S58 scores 65/100 with a verdict of CAUTION. It has 3 documented issues with total repair costs between €1,800 and €8,800.
What are the common problems with the S58?
The most common issues are:
- Oil filter disintegration — early units (2020-2021) — critical, repair cost €200–€5,000, 0 km–40,000 km
- Rod bearing wear under high use — high, repair cost €1,200–€3,000, 60,000 km–120,000 km
- Intake carbon buildup (DI) — minor, repair cost €400–€800, 50,000 km–100,000 km
What cars use the BMW S58?
How much does it cost to repair the S58?
Total potential repair costs for all 3 known issues range from €1,800 to €8,800. The most expensive issue is typically .
What years was the S58 produced?
The BMW S58 was produced from 2019 to present. It is a 2993cc I6 petrol turbo engine.
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