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E90 Power Steering Hoses & Pump cost
Leaking power steering hoses, reservoir or pump. Real prices reported by owners on Reddit and BMW forums, with a link to every one.
Limited data: Better now, with a dealer pump quote and a RepairPal estimate. Hose-job prices are still mostly indy.
Typical cost
Ranges are the lowest and highest prices in the table below. They are not estimates. Shop prices include parts and labor unless noted.
Every price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $333 | Indy | Quote, return hose incl. parts + labor, 2009 328i | [1] |
| $500 | Indy | All PS hoses replaced at an indy, "about $500" | [2] |
| $950 | Indy | Pump replacement incl. parts + labor, 2008 E91 (shop type not stated) | [3] |
| $800 | Indy | Local shop LABOR quote, M3 (S65) pump swap | [4] |
| $60 | DIY | Return hose | [1] |
| $17 | DIY | PS reservoir at FCP Euro ($16.99) | [2] |
| $1,400 | Dealer | PUMP: BMW dealer quote, E92 335i (2015) | [5] |
| $260 | DIY | PUMP: reman OEM pump + supplies, same car (2015) | [5] |
| $1,591–$1,727 | Indy | Estimate PUMP: RepairPal estimate, 2007–2011 328i (labor $277–$407) | [6] |
- If the pump grinds, check the plastic pulley. One owner found it cracked and switched to an aluminum one from ECS (source 5).
- Leaks are often at the cooler-line O-rings or crush washers, which is a cheap fix.
How long it takes
Pump DIY: radiator fan and shroud come out. The source 5 writeup does it on jack stands with hand tools.
Which cars are affected
2006–2013 E90/E91/E92 3 Series and M3 (hydraulic power steering).
Symptoms
- Whining when turning
- Fluid on the reservoir, hoses or under the car
- Heavy steering, squeal
Parts list
| Power steering reservoir (with filter) | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Power steering return hose | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Power steering pump | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Pentosin CHF 11S fluid | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
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Common questions
How much does E90 Power Steering Hoses & Pump cost at a BMW dealer?
Real dealer prices we found ranged $1,400 (1 data point, median $1,400).
How much does an independent shop charge for E90 Power Steering Hoses & Pump?
Independent shop prices ranged $333 to $950 (4 data points, median $650).
Can I do E90 Power Steering Hoses & Pump myself?
Owners who did it themselves reported $17 to $260 in parts and tools.
How long does E90 Power Steering Hoses & Pump take?
Pump DIY: radiator fan and shroud come out. The source 5 writeup does it on jack stands with hand tools.
Which BMWs are affected?
2006–2013 E90/E91/E92 3 Series and M3 (hydraulic power steering).
Related repairs
Sources
- Power Steering return hose leaking on my 09 328i BMW (Reddit r/mechanics)
- Power steering leak (BimmerFest)
- Power Steering Leaking (E90post)
- E90x M3 Power Steering Pump replacement - how hard? (M3post)
- Writeup: PS Pump Replacement and Reservoir Cleaning (E90post)
- BMW 328i Power Steering Pump Replacement Cost Estimate (RepairPal (estimate))
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