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2006 BMW 3 Series ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Safety Recalls

Critical #19V273000 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 helps keep the air in your engine clean by recirculating gases. The heater for this valve can short circuit and cause a fire, even when your car's turned off.
Risk if Unfixed
If the PCV valve's heater short circuits, it could melt and cause a fire, even when your car's parked and turned off. This increases the risk of a fire, which could spread to other parts of your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty PCV valve heater with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. 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 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.
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. 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.
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Other BMW 3 Series 2006 Recalls

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8 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other BMW 3 Series Years

2025
1 recall
2024
3 recalls
2023
4 recalls
2022
3 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2020
15 recalls
2019
9 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2016
5 recalls
2015
8 recalls
2014
12 recalls
2013
9 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2011
11 recalls
2010
9 recalls
2009
7 recalls
2008
6 recalls
2007
7 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
8 recalls
2002
8 recalls
2001
8 recalls
2000
7 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2006 BMW 3 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. 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 2006 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #19V273000)

The PCV valve in your engine helps keep the air in your engine clean by recirculating gases. The heater for this valve can short circuit and cause a fire, even when your car's turned off. If the PCV valve's heater short circuits, it could melt and cause a fire, even when your car's parked and turned off. This increases the risk of a fire, which could spread to other parts of your vehicle. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty PCV valve heater with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2019 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.