Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- 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
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V273000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 4, 2019
- Owners notified
- May 30, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 184,505
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 28, 2005 to Sep 29, 2006
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Crankcase (pcv)
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system Jan 30, 2026
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system Sep 23, 2025
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Aug 13, 2024
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Power train Dec 6, 2023
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Oct 20, 2023
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Feb 17, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.