Vehicle recall 22V119000 · March 2, 2022
BMW 3 Series, 128i and 4 more models
The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V119000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 2, 2022
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- July 22, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 917,106
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Crankcase (pcv)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW 128i (2008-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- BMW 3 Series (2006-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW 5 Series (2006-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- BMW X3 SAV (2007-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- BMW X5 SAV (2007-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- BMW Z4 (2006-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Has your BMW been repaired?
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