Recall 22V119000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) Defect in 2006-2013 BMW Z4
RECALL This recall affects up to 917,106 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 22V119000 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 917,106 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2006 BMW Z4, 2006 BMW 5 SERIES, 2006 BMW 3 SERIES, 2007 BMW Z4, 2007 BMW X5 SAV, 2007 BMW X3 SAV, 2007 BMW 5 SERIES, 2007 BMW 3 SERIES, 2008 BMW 3 SERIES, 2008 BMW X5 SAV, 2008 BMW Z4, 2008 BMW 5 SERIES, 2008 BMW X3 SAV, 2008 BMW 128I, 2009 BMW X5 SAV, 2009 BMW 128I, 2009 BMW X3 SAV, 2009 BMW 3 SERIES, 2009 BMW 5 SERIES, 2009 BMW Z4, 2010 BMW Z4, 2010 BMW 3 SERIES, 2010 BMW 5 SERIES, 2010 BMW X3 SAV, 2010 BMW X5 SAV, 2010 BMW 128I, 2011 BMW Z4, 2011 BMW 3 SERIES, 2011 BMW 128I, 2012 BMW 3 SERIES, 2012 BMW 128I, 2013 BMW 128I
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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