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2007 BMW 5 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 #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 car helps keep your engine running smoothly by recycling oil vapors. The heater in this system could short circuit and cause a fire, even if the car is parked and not in use.
Risk if Unfixed
If the PCV valve heater fails, it could melt the parts inside, causing a fire. This could happen even when you're not driving, so it's essential to address this issue as soon as possible.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty PCV valve heater with a new one at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification with a schedule for the repair, but you can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to check the status.
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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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Critical #07V479000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
The fuel rails in your engine are the tubes that deliver fuel to your V8 engine. In very cold and dry conditions, there's a small chance of a spark that could damage the engine computer, causing the engine to stall.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine stalls, you might not be able to control your vehicle's speed or accelerate, and you could lose power steering, increasing the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will add two extra grounding cables to your engine compartment at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2007 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES, IN CONDITIONS OF BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES COMBINED WITH LOW HUMIDITY, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE TO OCCUR AT THE FUEL RAILS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) COULD BE AFFECTED SO THAT ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF STALLING WERE TO OCCUR, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE SPEED OR ACCELERATE AND THE POWER STEERING COULD FAIL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL ATTACH TWO GROUND CABLES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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Other BMW 5 Series 2007 Recalls

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1 recall

Other BMW 5 Series Years

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4 recalls
2024
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2023
3 recalls
2022
5 recalls
2021
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2020
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2019
2 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
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2015
4 recalls
2014
6 recalls
2013
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2012
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2011
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2010
2 recalls
2009
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2003
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2002
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2000
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2007 BMW 5 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 2007 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #17V683000)

The PCV valve in your car helps keep your engine running smoothly by recycling oil vapors. The heater in this system could short circuit and cause a fire, even if the car is parked and not in use. If the PCV valve heater fails, it could melt the parts inside, causing a fire. This could happen even when you're not driving, so it's essential to address this issue as soon as possible. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty PCV valve heater with a new one at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification with a schedule for the repair, but you can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to check the status.

What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING recall for the 2007 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #07V479000)

The fuel rails in your engine are the tubes that deliver fuel to your V8 engine. In very cold and dry conditions, there's a small chance of a spark that could damage the engine computer, causing the engine to stall. If the engine stalls, you might not be able to control your vehicle's speed or accelerate, and you could lose power steering, increasing the risk of a collision. Your BMW dealer will add two extra grounding cables to your engine compartment at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2007 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.