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BMW 3 Series, 5 Series, 1 Series, X5, X3, and Z4 Recall Overview:
- Who: BMW is recalling 917,106 vehicles, many for the third time.
- Why: The recall stems from fears a faulty heater in the positive crankcase ventilation system could cause engine fires.
- Where: The recall is effective nationwide.
BMW is recalling 917,106 vehicles, many for the third time, over fears a faulty heater could cause engine fires.
In a recall notice posted by the U.S. National Highway Transport Safety Agency (NHSTA), the company says it is recalling many of its 3 Series, 5 Series, 1 Series, X5, X3 and Z4 vehicles model years 2006 through 2013 because the heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
“An electrical short can cause the PCV valve to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving, or soon after driving when parked,” the recall notice says.
BMW Drivers May Notice Smoke, Plastic Burning Odor
According to the company, the valve heater in the PCV system could have defects and “may not have been produced by the supplier to specifications,” which could, over time, lead to overheating.
The recall notice says that drivers could get a warning of the issue through the illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp. It adds that smoke may be noticeable from the area near the engine compartment and a plastic burning odor may also be noticeable.
This recall expands on two previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273, for the same issue, which remained unresolved. The company says the fix for the problem is currently being developed.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Apr. 25, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
In August 2021, BMW had to issue two separate recalls over issues that posed safety risks to drivers. In the first, a software problem was thought to be affecting the brake assist in more than 50,000 BMW cars and SUVs. The BMW brake assist may fail to function in certain conditions, making braking harder and increasing stopping distances, the automaker warned.
In the second, BMW recalled more than 21,000 vehicles, including several 2021 models, as well as the Toyota Supra, for a defective safety belt component that may affect the ability of owners to correctly install car seats in certain vehicles. The automatic locking device on the safety belt retractor may malfunction in vehicles manufactured between Nov 30, 2020, and Feb 12, 2021, the recall notice explained.
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37 thoughts onBMW Recalls Almost 1M Cars Due to Risk of Engine Fires
My 2010 BMW 550i GT has been a nightmare. First engine had to be replaced at 77,000 because the care kept stalling without warning. They replaced the engine after I fought with them. 51,000 miles later, they are recommending a 2nd engine replacement at my expense because the car reeks of gas through the vents when you crank it up and let it idle. They initially offered me a measly $2k to buy a new BMW and now don’t want to offer anything. 2 independent mechanics have told me the car is a risk for fire or explosion and not to drive it. BMW knows all this and refuses to do anything including refusing to even buy back the car.
I own a BMW X3 2013 add me please.
My car is a lemon. Terrible malfunctioning and I’m too late for the timing chain settlement… total loss
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bmw 328i
Please contact me we had a 5:50 I spontaneously combust in a hotel parking lot insurance company paid the lowest value and did not cover the value of the car now we have a 328I xDrive with the same fire recall both cars are on the fire recall and my wife is terrified that we are going to lose another car kowboi928@gmail.com
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The potential for fire is real in this recall. People have had the car set on fire while in their garage, causing there houses to burn down. The fact that the potential for fire exists, no remedy is available as per BMW yet they only say to stop driving, exit vehicle, call for a tow (they will reimburse you) THEN WHAT??????? Do I walk home from there? Walk to work? There is no plan for anything outside of them fixing the problem ONCE THE REMEDY IS AVAILABLE. Last time, it took 2 years! What kind of nonsense is this? I think it is time for a Class Action Suit to be filed.
I agree with you. Its crazy and unfair that BMW can just say walk away if there is a fire
When will this end with bmw and pcv valve heater. This is my second time. With the problem.
Vista of California reclacing recall on injectors.
They want to change 3 and I have to pay for 3 others.
The recall in January of 2022 is clear to replace at their cost all 6 for $725 pus tax.
Could use some help with this recall issue.
Kirk @ kirkelder007@hotmail.com
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