BMW Recalls 2006 Models Due to PCV Valve Fire Risk
BMW is recalling 2006 3, 5, and Z4 series vehicles because a heater in the PCV valve may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical short in the PCV valve) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2006 model year 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi Sports Wagon, 330i, 330xi, Z4 3.0i, and Z4 3.0si vehicles. The recall involves approximately 184,505 vehicles.
The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit. An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2019. This recall is an expansion to recall 17V-683. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW Z4, 530XI, 525I, 325XI
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Engine and Cooling
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 184,505
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (9)
- Z4
- 530XI
- 525I
- 325XI
- 525XI
- 325I
- 330XI
- 330I
- 530I
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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