BMW 3 Series owners have reported 2 problems related to engine head gasket leaking (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Burning smell in cabin. Changed cabin air filter without any improvement. Dealer. Oil from valve cover gasket leakage is an issue in this model. Did internet research. Apparently not uncommon at all to have this problem. This is a health hazard-smoke inhalation and also a fire hazard. I contacted BMW corporate office and was told this can happen. No further information given.
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I was informed the valve cover gasket and oil filter housing gasket were leaking, which caused a problem with the eccentric shaft sensor. I paid for a new valvetronic motor, eccentric shaft sensor, valve cover and gaskets, and oil filter housing gasket, and the associated repair. Fast forward 3 months, I go in for a oil change and am told that again I have a significant leak from the valve cover gasket and oil filter housing gasket.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Car Stall problems | |
| Engine Oil Leaking problems | |
| Engine Belts And Pulleys problems | |
| Crankcase (pcv) problems | |
| Water Pump problems | |
| Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems | |
| Check Engine Light On problems | |
| Loud Engine Noise problems | |
| Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems |