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SevereNHTSA·22V119000·Announced 2022-03-02

BMW Recalls Multiple Models Due to PCV Valve Fire Risk

BMW is recalling specific 2006-2013 models because a short circuit in the PCV valve heater could cause a fire while driving or when parked.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire while driving or when parked, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage risk under the rubric for vehicle recalls.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2006-2013 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, X3 SAV, X5 SAV, and Z4 vehicles. The recall involves approximately 917,106 vehicles. The defect is that the heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, which increases the risk of a fire while driving or soon after driving when the vehicle is parked. 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 free of charge. Vehicles previously repaired under prior recalls must return for this new remedy. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. 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, 3 SERIES, 5 SERIES, X5 SAV
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
917,106

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 (6)

  • Z4
  • 3 SERIES
  • 5 SERIES
  • X5 SAV
  • X3 SAV
  • 128I

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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