Recall 17V-683: 2008–2011 BMW 128i, 2007–2011 BMW 328i and 6 more
BMW of North America, LLC recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Oct 30, 2017, covering about 740,561 vehicles.
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
The 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.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Crankcase (Pcv) |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 17V683000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 128i | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| BMW 328i | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| BMW 525i | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| BMW 528i | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| BMW 530i | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| BMW X3 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| BMW X5 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| BMW Z4 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V-683?
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
How is recall 17V-683 fixed?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.