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BMW S55
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2 cars · scores 58–67/100

We score the S55 in 2 cars. The best is the M3 F80 at 67/100, the weakest the M4 F82 at 58/100.

Version by version

  1. BMW S55 in the M3 F802014–2020

    67/100Solid

    8 confirmed issues

    Best-known problemHigh-pressure fuel pump failure · €800–2,000

  2. BMW S55 in the M4 F822014–2020

    58/100Solid

    9 confirmed issues

    Best-known problemCrank hub slip · €2,000–6,500

The problems they share

Reported on all 2

  • High-pressure fuel pump failure
  • Dual-clutch / automatic transmission failure
  • Rod bearing failure
  • Dual-mass flywheel / clutch wear
  • Fuel injector failure
  • Intake valve carbon buildup
  • Oil leak from seals or gaskets
  • Intercooler failure or leak

Only reported on the M4 F82

  • Crank hub slip

A problem missing from a version may be rarer there, or have fewer owner reports behind it so far.