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M60 and M62 vs Honda e:HEV / i-MMD: which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the Honda e:HEV / i-MMD carries less risk than the M60 and M62: 34/100 (moderate risk) versus 63/100 (high risk). The M60 and M62 has 2 documented serious faults, the main one being «Broken or worn plastic timing chain guides»; the Honda e:HEV / i-MMD has 2 documented serious faults, the main one being «Cracked high-pressure fuel pump (Honda campaign 6YP)».

Risk index

M60 and M62

63

High risk · 2 serious faults

Risk index

Honda e:HEV / i-MMD

34

Moderate risk · 2 serious faults

Lower risk

The index (0–100) weights the severity and frequency of the three most serious documented faults. How it is calculated

12 sourcesHow we work

Is the M60 and M62 reliable?

BMW's M60 and M62 V8s have a reputation for durability if the cooling system is looked after, but the M62 carries two well-documented weak points: the plastic chain guides of the timing chain and, from 1998, the VANOS seals. The M60 suffered cylinder wear from Nikasil with sulphur-contaminated petrol.[1][2][3][4]

See the 5 of the M60 and M62 faults

Is the Honda e:HEV / i-MMD reliable?

The Honda e:HEV hybrid system (formerly i-MMD) has no serious, widespread faults documented in the sources consulted. The most cited issue is the 12 V battery going flat when the car stands unused and, on the 2.0, a recall for the high-pressure fuel pump.[5][6][7]

See the 3 of the Honda e:HEV / i-MMD faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of M60 and M62 and Honda e:HEV / i-MMD
M60 and M62Honda e:HEV / i-MMD
Technical data
TypeEngineEngine
FuelPetrolPetrol
Displacement——
TimingChainChain
Power218–347 hp109–184 hp
Production1992–2005[4][8][9][10]since 2018[5][11]
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)63High risk34Moderate risk
Documented faults53
Of high or critical severity22
Worst severityCritical severityHigh severity
Main faults
  1. Critical severity: Broken or worn plastic timing chain guides
  2. Critical severity: Cylinder wear in the M60 (and some early M62s) from the Nikasil coating
  3. Medium severity: Worn seals on the M62 TU VANOS unit
  1. High severity: Cracked high-pressure fuel pump (Honda campaign 6YP)
  2. High severity: Faulty fuel pump impeller on the 2019-2020 CR-V hybrid (Honda 6FE campaign)
  3. Low severity: 12 V battery going flat and hybrid system failing to start
Most expensive documented repairNo reliable dataup to €25012 V battery going flat and hybrid system failing to startPublished figure[5]
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versionsNone
  • e:HEV 1.5 (LEB-H5) 109-131 hp system output (Jazz IV, HR-V III)[5][11]
With cautionVersions to be cautious about
  • M60B30, 3.0 litres (218 hp; 1992-1996)[1][2][4]
  • M60B40, 4.0 litres (286 hp; 1992-1996)[1][3][4]
  • M62B35, 3.5 litres (235 hp; 1996-1998)[1][2]
  • M62TUB35, 3.5 litres (238-245 hp; 1998-2003)[1][2]
  • M62B44, 4.4 litres (286 hp; 1996-1998)[1][2]
  • M62TUB44, 4.4 litres (286 hp; 1998-2005)[1][2]
  • M62TUB46, 4.6 litres (347 hp; 2002-2004)[1][2]
  • i-MMD 2.0 184 hp system output (CR-V V hybrid)[5][6]
  • e:HEV 2.0 184 hp system output (Civic XI)[6][12]
AvoidVersions to avoidNoneNone

Severity of each fault: green, low; amber, medium; red, high; dark red, critical. How we rate them

Cars that each one is fitted to

M60 and M62

Honda e:HEV / i-MMD

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Sources

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  1. BMW M62 V8 Engine Guide: Problems, Reliability, TuningBMWBlog · Motoring press · published 27 September 2026 · consulted 2 November 2026
  2. BMW M62 4.4 V8 (1996-2003): problemas conocidosEnginescope · Buying guide or workshop · consulted 2 November 2026
  3. BMW 7er (1994-2002): Schwachstellen und MotorenAuto Bild · Motoring press · published 25 February 2002 · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German
  4. BMW M60Wikipedia (inglés) · Encyclopedia · consulted 2 November 2026
  5. Sistema híbrido Honda e:HEV (i-MMD): problemas, fiabilidad y coches que lo llevanMotordex · Technical documentation · consulted 29 October 2026 · in Spanish
  6. Honda recalls 1.3 million cars: fuel pump fire risk (KBA 14559R)Car-Recalls.eu · Motoring press · published 17 March 2025 · consulted 29 October 2026
  7. Fiabilité Honda HR-V (2022): pannes et témoignagesFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  8. BMW M60Wikipedia (alemán) · Encyclopedia · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German
  9. BMW M62Wikipedia (inglés) · Encyclopedia · consulted 2 November 2026
  10. BMW M62Wikipedia (alemán) · Encyclopedia · consulted 2 November 2026 · in German
  11. Honda LEB-H5 (1.5 i-MMD e:HEV): experiencias, problemas, consumo y consejos de compraAutohints · Technical documentation · consulted 29 October 2026 · in Spanish
  12. Guide d'achat Honda Civic (nueva campaña 6YP, 4.740 híbridos en Francia)L'argus · Motoring press · published 7 January 2025 · consulted 29 October 2026 · in French