Recalls

Recall 230154

  • USA Recall: An electrical short can cause the pcv valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.
    Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 series coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 series coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive); 2007-2010 x3 sav (x3 3.0si, x3 xdrive30i); 2008-2013 1 series convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 series sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 series wagon (328i, 328i xdrive); 2007-2013 3 series convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 series sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 series wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 x5 sav (x5 3.0si, x5 xdrive30i); 2006-2008 z4 coupe (z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 z4 roadster (z4 3.0i, z4 3.0si, z4 sdrive30i) vehicles. the heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve may short circuit.

    Corrective Action:
    This recall supersedes and expands previous nhtsa recalls 17v-683 and 19v-273. dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the pcv valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. this recall supersedes and expands previous nhtsa recalls 17v-683 and 19v-273. vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. the remedy is currently being developed. interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on april 1, 2022. owner notification letters were mailed on july 22, 2022. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Additional Notes:
    Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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    • Affected Vehicles


    Defect Notice 573 Report:




    Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer notification re BMW Recall 22V-xxx: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Heater:




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