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2008 BMW 3 Series ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Safety Recalls

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 vehicle helps clean the air in your engine. The heater for this valve is like a small electric element that can sometimes short circuit, causing a fire hazard.
Risk if Unfixed
If the PCV valve heater shorts out, it could melt and cause a fire in your engine, even when your vehicle is parked and turned off.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty PCV valve heater with a new one at no charge. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2017 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 2008-2011 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 3 Series 2008 Recalls

AIR BAGS
3 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls

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
2007
7 recalls
2006
11 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 2008 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 2008 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #17V683000)

The PCV valve in your vehicle helps clean the air in your engine. The heater for this valve is like a small electric element that can sometimes short circuit, causing a fire hazard. If the PCV valve heater shorts out, it could melt and cause a fire in your engine, even when your vehicle is parked and turned off. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty PCV valve heater with a new one at no charge. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2017 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.