CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi Sports Wagon, 330i, 330xi, Z4 3.0i and Z4 3.0si vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion to recall 17V-683.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit. An electrical short can cause the parts inside the PCV valve to melt, which increases the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not being driven.
Dealers will replace the PCV valve heater free of charge. BMW will notify owners directly. If you have questions, you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. This recall expands recall 17V-683, so check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls at an authorized BMW dealer or on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 325i | 2006 |
|---|---|
| BMW 325xi | 2006 |
| BMW 330i | 2006 |
| BMW 330xi | 2006 |
| BMW 525i | 2006 |
| BMW 525xi | 2006 |
| BMW 530i | 2006 |
| BMW 530xi | 2006 |
| BMW Z4 | 2006 |