NHTSA Recall 17V683000: Crankcase (pcv) (engine and engine cooling)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 740,561 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the BMW 128I.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V683000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM › EMISSION CONTROL › CRANKCASE (PCV) |
| Report received | October 30, 2017 |
| Owner notification | June 18, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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. 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V683000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 128I | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW 328I | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW 525I | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW 528I | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW 530I | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW X3 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW X5 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| BMW Z4 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.