NHTSA recall 19V-273 (19V273000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported April 4, 2019 - about 184,505 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V273000
- Also written as
- 19V-273
- Reported
- April 4, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~184,505
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-273 when calling a dealer.
Affected 9 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.