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2009 BMW 1 Series · 6 recorded campaigns · Prepared 2026-11-09
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NHTSA Campaign
OEM Recall
Component
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22V119000
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCA
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17V683000
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCA
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20V017000
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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16V071000
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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19V579000
17V-676
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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13V044000
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The PCV valve heater in your vehicle is a small component that helps control emissions. It's a heating element that's part of the positive crankcase ventilation system, and it's like a tiny electric coil that warms up the valve.
Risk if Unfixed
If the PCV valve heater overheats, it could cause a fire while you're driving or parked, which is a serious safety risk. This could happen because the electrical short could ignite flammable materials around the heater.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will install a new electrical wiring harness with a fuse to protect the PCV valve heater, which should prevent overheating and the risk of a fire. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible after receiving the recall notice. This timing describes the original 2022 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The PCV valve in your engine is a small device that helps remove bad gases from your engine. The heater for this valve in your BMW could short circuit and overheat, causing it to melt and create a fire hazard.
Risk if Unfixed
If the PCV valve heater shorts and melts, it could cause a fire, even when your vehicle is parked and not in use. This is a serious safety risk, and you should address it right away.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the PCV valve heater with a new one, at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
The driver's airbag in your vehicle is designed to deploy in the event of a crash to protect you. However, in certain models, the inflator that makes the airbag work may have been installed as an interim fix in a previous recall and could fail due to long-term exposure to humid air and hot temperatures.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you or other occupants, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one at no cost to you. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i
xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The driver's airbag in your vehicle is designed to deploy in a crash to keep you safe. However, in certain older BMW models, the airbag inflator could fail and rupture, releasing sharp metal fragments.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens during a crash, these metal fragments could hit you or other passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag module or inflator for free, and you should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety on the road. This timing describes the original 2016 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The blower-regulator wiring harness in your BMW is a network of wires that controls the air flow in your car. In some 2008-2012 models, this wiring can get too hot, causing a serious problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring overheats, it could melt the electrical connectors, and even cause a fire, even if you're not driving the car. This is a serious risk, especially if you park your car and it's left unattended.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the wiring harness and replace it with a new, safer one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to prevent any potential fires. This timing describes the original 2019 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2012 BMW 128i, 135i, 135is Coupes and 128i, 135i Convertible vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors in the blower-regulator wiring harness may overheat.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower-regulator wiring harness, and replace it with a new part, free of charge. The recall began October 4, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of an earlier recall number 17V-676.
The positive battery cable connector in your vehicle connects the battery to the fuse box. Over time, this connector could break down, causing a loss of power to your car.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connection breaks, your vehicle could stall unexpectedly, making it harder to control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty connector with a new one, and secure it properly, all for free. You'll get a notification, and you should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2013 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
What is the overall risk grade for the 2009 BMW 1 Series?
The 2009 BMW 1 Series has a risk grade of F. This grade is calculated from 6 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).
How many safety recalls does the 2009 BMW 1 Series have?
The 2009 BMW 1 Series has 6 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
What is the most severe recall for the 2009 BMW 1 Series?
The most severe recall for the 2009 BMW 1 Series is classified as critical. This indicates a life-threatening safety issue that should be addressed promptly.
Is the 2009 BMW 1 Series safe to drive?
This model year has 6 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) recall for the 2009 BMW 1 Series? (Campaign #22V119000)
The PCV valve heater in your vehicle is a small component that helps control emissions. It's a heating element that's part of the positive crankcase ventilation system, and it's like a tiny electric coil that warms up the valve. If the PCV valve heater overheats, it could cause a fire while you're driving or parked, which is a serious safety risk. This could happen because the electrical short could ignite flammable materials around the heater. Your BMW dealer will install a new electrical wiring harness with a fuse to protect the PCV valve heater, which should prevent overheating and the risk of a fire. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible after receiving the recall notice. This timing describes the original 2022 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) recall for the 2009 BMW 1 Series? (Campaign #17V683000)
The PCV valve in your engine is a small device that helps remove bad gases from your engine. The heater for this valve in your BMW could short circuit and overheat, causing it to melt and create a fire hazard. If the PCV valve heater shorts and melts, it could cause a fire, even when your vehicle is parked and not in use. This is a serious safety risk, and you should address it right away. Your BMW dealer will replace the PCV valve heater with a new one, at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2009 BMW 1 Series? (Campaign #20V017000)
The driver's airbag in your vehicle is designed to deploy in the event of a crash to protect you. However, in certain models, the inflator that makes the airbag work may have been installed as an interim fix in a previous recall and could fail due to long-term exposure to humid air and hot temperatures. If the airbag inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you or other occupants, causing serious injury or even death. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one at no cost to you. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2009 BMW 1 Series? (Campaign #16V071000)
The driver's airbag in your vehicle is designed to deploy in a crash to keep you safe. However, in certain older BMW models, the airbag inflator could fail and rupture, releasing sharp metal fragments. If this happens during a crash, these metal fragments could hit you or other passengers, causing serious injury or even death. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag module or inflator for free, and you should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety on the road. This timing describes the original 2016 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING recall for the 2009 BMW 1 Series? (Campaign #19V579000)
The blower-regulator wiring harness in your BMW is a network of wires that controls the air flow in your car. In some 2008-2012 models, this wiring can get too hot, causing a serious problem. If the wiring overheats, it could melt the electrical connectors, and even cause a fire, even if you're not driving the car. This is a serious risk, especially if you park your car and it's left unattended. Your BMW dealer will inspect the wiring harness and replace it with a new, safer one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to prevent any potential fires. This timing describes the original 2019 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
