BMW 128I, 3 Series, 5 Series, X3 SAV and 2 more (2006-2013): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 22V119000 · Mar 2, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC
917,106
vehicles affected
917,106
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V119000
- Date
- Mar 2, 2022
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 917,106
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Exhaust system > Emission control > Crankcase (pcv)
- Model years
- 2006-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. 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.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 32 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V119000?
6 models: BMW 128I (2008-2013), BMW 3 Series (2006-2012), BMW 5 Series (2006-2010) and 3 more, about 917,106 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V119000?
Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. 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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.