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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 2012 BMW 528xi went up in flames driving down the interstate back in 2015. Add me!
Correction: my 2009 BMW 528xi
2006 bmw 530i add me please
Add me as well
My 2007 BMW 530i Sedan was affected by this. On October 2, 2018 while attempting to drive the vehicle smoke started to come out from under the dashboard. I immediately turned around and drove home. Soon as I parked the car, the smoke turned into flames. I called 911 and the fire department came out to extinguish the fire. The car was deemed “Totaled” by insurance.
I have a 08 bmw 528i and I got the recall letter. But before I received the letter I spent so much money on fixing the car due to these same issues for the past 2 years. Since I have got the recall letter it had been parked resorting to me having to purchase another car. This is ridiculous I love my car. Bmw should do better with all the money they get for the prices of these cars.
Stuck with 328i Xdrive SULEV current recall regarding pvc valve & NO Remedy!! Two local BMW dealerships said fix could be 2 years out. Afraid to drive it, but still gotta make the payments! Come On, BMW!!! Wtf is this BS?!! Time to compensate US Owners! Never buy a BMW again!!
6/27/2022 My 2011 BMW 328i caught on fire in my garage due to faulty PCV valve. This has been verified by the BMW dealership.
This is the second time my car has caught on fire. First time was the previous recall for the air conditioning wiring. The car caught on fire while in the BMW service bay as I was taking it in to address the issue.
My car was also affected by the cam shaft bolts shearing off and destroying the vanos…. Also a previous recall!
So out of the nine recalls on my car, 3 have been catastrophic…
Now I guess I wait till my car gets fixed from the dealership, which sound as it may be a while due to no solution to the PCV issue……
After waiting 6+weeks for my 2011 328i to be repaired (after catching on fire in my garage)
Get it back and it is running terribly!!!
Now basically being blown off by BMW…..
My 2011 128i has been effected by the PCV recall since March 2022. Smoking profusely and smelling like burning electronics. This happened while my family and I were in the car. This recall has occurred on numerous BMW’s with more than 917,00 needing to be recalled. Some people have had their cars explode because of this. These cars are completely unsafe to drive. This is the THIRD recall for the same part also. I called Crevier BMW on 6/21/22 and they said a fix wont be available for several months. This is unacceptable
I have an 06 bmw 325i. And a couple weeks ago, after being parked for 12 + hours, it caught on fire. The keys were literally not in the ignition either. I got it towed to the dealership where they seemed as if they were going to help me with this issue. Being that the safety recall literally explains my car exactly. Down to the prior performance of the car, as well as the event of the fire. I figured they were going to take care of me. However now I am basically being told that I am shit out of luck. I was told that the fire was in fact caused by an engine oil leak oppose to what the recall was stating. And since the car is 16 years old, and it hasn’t been serviced at a bmw dealership since 2012. I guess it’s a normal thing for them to just catch on fire. And I’m not a mechanic, but I do have the internet, and an engine oil leak is a sign of the PCV Valve (recall) malfunctioning. Now I’m 2 weeks past the day that I was supposed to return the rental. And I don’t know what to do.
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