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2009 BMW 1 Series ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issues.

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Safety Recalls

Critical #22V119000 Plain English
Component

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.
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Critical #17V683000 Plain English
Component

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.
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Other BMW 1 Series 2009 Recalls

AIR BAGS
2 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls

Other BMW 1 Series Years

2013
3 recalls
2012
7 recalls
2011
8 recalls
2010
7 recalls
2008
6 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2009 BMW 1 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 2 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.