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2008 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 vehicle helps clean the air inside your engine. The heater for this valve is the part that could be causing problems in certain 2007-2011 BMW models.
Risk if Unfixed
If the PCV valve heater short circuits, it could melt the parts inside the valve, even when your car is parked and turned off. This could cause a fire.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty heater with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair once you receive the second recall notice, expected by the end of October 2018.
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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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #07V479000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's V8 engine has a fuel rail system that can be damaged by a rare electrical discharge in extremely cold and dry conditions.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your engine could stall, making it hard to control your vehicle, and you might not be able to steer or accelerate. This could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will add two extra grounding cables to your engine to prevent this issue, and the repair is completely free. You should schedule the fix as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other BMW 5 Series 2008 Recalls

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other BMW 5 Series Years

2025
4 recalls
2024
6 recalls
2023
3 recalls
2022
5 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2020
7 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
7 recalls
2015
4 recalls
2014
6 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
5 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2008 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 2008 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #17V683000)

The PCV valve in your vehicle helps clean the air inside your engine. The heater for this valve is the part that could be causing problems in certain 2007-2011 BMW models. If the PCV valve heater short circuits, it could melt the parts inside the valve, even when your car is parked and turned off. This could cause a fire. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty heater with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair once you receive the second recall notice, expected by the end of October 2018.

What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING recall for the 2008 BMW 5 Series? (Campaign #07V479000)

Your vehicle's V8 engine has a fuel rail system that can be damaged by a rare electrical discharge in extremely cold and dry conditions. If this happens, your engine could stall, making it hard to control your vehicle, and you might not be able to steer or accelerate. This could lead to a crash. Your BMW dealer will add two extra grounding cables to your engine to prevent this issue, and the repair is completely free. You should schedule the fix as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible. This timing describes the original 2007 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.