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N55 Charge Pipe cost

The plastic charge pipe that cracks and puts the car in limp mode. Real prices reported by owners on Reddit and BMW forums, with a link to every one.

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Typical cost

BMW dealer

$600 – $1,900

Median $1,500 · 3 data points

Independent shop

$500 – $1,400

Median $675 · 4 data points

DIY (parts/tools)

$250 – $446

Median $348 · 2 data points

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
$1,900	Dealer	Dealer quote, charge pipe	[2]
$1,500	Dealer	Dealer emergency repair quote, 2015 435xi GC	[4]
$600	Dealer	Dealer repair, 320i (N20)	[5]
$1,400	Indy	Shop quote, 2016 M235i	[1]
$750	Indy	Independent, improved OEM part, 2014 M235i	[1]
$600	Indy	Best local shop: $220 VRSF pipe + $299 labor + tax, 335i	[3]
$500	Indy	"Fixing costed around 500$", stock N55	[5]
$250	DIY	VRSF aluminum charge pipe	[4]
$446	DIY	Genuine BMW charge pipe at FCP Euro ($445.99)	[1]

Most commenters recommend an aluminum aftermarket pipe so it does not crack again.

Which cars are affected

335i, 435i, M235i, M2 (N55); also seen on N20 cars such as the 320i.

Symptoms

Loud pop, then sudden loss of boost
Limp mode / drivetrain malfunction
Hissing under acceleration

Parts list

Aluminum charge pipe (VRSF etc.)	ECS Tuning Pelican Parts Amazon
Genuine BMW charge pipe	ECS Tuning Pelican Parts Amazon
Charge pipe O-rings and clip	ECS Tuning Pelican Parts Amazon

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Common questions

How much does N55 Charge Pipe cost at a BMW dealer?

Real dealer prices we found ranged $600 to $1,900 (3 data points, median $1,500).

How much does an independent shop charge for N55 Charge Pipe?

Independent shop prices ranged $500 to $1,400 (4 data points, median $675).

Can I do N55 Charge Pipe myself?

Owners who did it themselves reported $250 to $446 in parts and tools.

Which BMWs are affected?

335i, 435i, M235i, M2 (N55); also seen on N20 cars such as the 320i.

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Sources

Shop wants $1400 to replace. Getting hosed? 2016 m235i (Reddit r/BmwTech)
am i really f*cked?! (Reddit r/BMW)
Quoted 600 for charge pipe replacement (Reddit r/F30)
Dealer Service Center wants to overcharge me - in a current predicament (Reddit r/BmwTech)
N55 blown charge pipe (BimmerForums)