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Front Wheel Bearing / Hub cost

Humming or growling front wheel bearing. Real prices reported by owners on Reddit and BMW forums, with a link to every one.

Limited data: Limited data: 7 prices, mixed models.

Typical cost

BMW dealer

$400 – $722

Median $700 · 3 data points

Independent shop

$350 – $950

Median $930 · 3 data points

DIY (parts/tools)

$218

Median $218 · 1 data point

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
$722	Dealer	Dealer estimate, one front bearing, 328xi (3.6 hrs labor)	[1]
$700	Dealer	Second dealer, front right bearing, xDrive	[1]
$400	Dealer	Dealer price for the bearing PART alone (2011)	[2]
$218	DIY	Genuine hub & bearing from a BMW dealer online ($217.90)	[2]
$950	Indy	Indy quote, wheel bearing + wheel speed sensor	[3]
$350	Indy	Quote on an E46	[3]
$930	Indy	Seattle garage, one front bearing incl. tax, 2019 330xi	[4]

The hub bolts are single-use and should be replaced.

Which cars are affected

E90/E92 3 Series. xDrive cars cost more because the axle has to come apart.

Symptoms

Humming or growling that rises with speed
Noise changes when turning
ABS / DSC warning in some cases

Parts list

Front wheel hub & bearing (RWD)	ECS Tuning Pelican Parts Amazon
Wheel bearing bolts (single-use)	ECS Tuning Pelican Parts Amazon

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Common questions

How much does Front Wheel Bearing / Hub cost at a BMW dealer?

Real dealer prices we found ranged $400 to $722 (3 data points, median $700).

How much does an independent shop charge for Front Wheel Bearing / Hub?

Independent shop prices ranged $350 to $950 (3 data points, median $930).

Can I do Front Wheel Bearing / Hub myself?

Owners who did it themselves reported $218 in parts and tools.

Which BMWs are affected?

E90/E92 3 Series. xDrive cars cost more because the axle has to come apart.

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Sources

E90 328xi Xdrive front wheel bearing? (E90post)
Wheel Bearing Replacement (E90post)
Indie shop quoted $950 for wheel bearing and wheel speed sensor labor/parts (Reddit r/BmwTech)
Average cost to replace front right wheel bearing on a 2019 330xi? Is $930 a fair amount? (Reddit r/BmwTech)