2006 BMW 325I, BMW 325XI and others recall: crankcase (pcv)
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on April 4, 2019. It covers about 184,505 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 184,505
- reported
- Apr 4, 2019
- owners notified
- May 30, 2019
- related complaints
- 171
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 19V273000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 171 complaints about engine problems.
2006 BMW 325I2006 BMW 325XI2006 BMW 330I2006 BMW 330XI2006 BMW 525I2006 BMW 525XI2006 BMW 530I2006 BMW 530XI2006 BMW Z4
Questions about recall 19V273000
Is there a recall on the 2006 BMW 325I, BMW 325XI and others crankcase (pcv)?
Yes. Recall 19V273000, reported on April 4, 2019, covers about 184,505 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V273000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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