Known Recalls

Model year record

2007 BMW 3 Series

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 190 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V119000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
917,106
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-02
Owners notified
2022-07-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags3571,555 mi
Electrical system3153,000 mi
Engine2287,000 mi
Steering1578,568 mi
Seat belts1091,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages940,000 mi
Exterior lighting748,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system669,285 mi
Seats681,201 mi
Unknown or other678,000 mi
Power train550,000 mi
Vehicle speed control578,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline425,400 mi
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification371,555 mi
Structure: body330,029 mi
Wheels360,000 mi
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger265 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner260,000 mi
Fuel system, other212,000 mi
Service brakes275,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic239,890 mi
Structure: body: door250,311 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)175,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling112,000 mi
Equipment160,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module120,074 mi
Structure1103,000 mi
Visibility/wiper148,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls152,000 mi

The 2006 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2008 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.