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2006 BMW 530xi

3 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known 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 BMW is a small part that helps regulate the pressure in your engine. It has a heater that could malfunction and create a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the parts inside the valve could melt, even when your car is turned off. This could cause a fire, putting you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will swap out the faulty PCV valve heater with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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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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High Priority #17V428000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The occupant classification system in your vehicle uses a mat under your passenger seat to detect if there's a person or just an empty seat. Over time, this mat can crack and fail, which could make the passenger airbag turn off during a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag is deactivated during a crash, you're at a higher risk of serious injury to the passenger. The airbag won't deploy to help protect them.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty mat with a new one, free of charge. They'll fix the issue as soon as you get the recall notice, so schedule an appointment right away.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat option and certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i vehicles with standard seats. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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High Priority #13V564000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The sensor mat in your passenger seat is what tells your car's computer if there's a person sitting next to you. In some older BMW models, this mat can wear out and crack, making your car think no one is sitting there.
Risk if Unfixed
If this sensor mat fails in a crash, your front passenger air bag might not deploy, which could leave your passenger unprotected and increase the risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty sensor mat with a new one, free of charge. They'll do this as soon as parts are available, and you'll get a second notice in the mail with a repair date. You'll also get an extended warranty on the new mat to give you extra peace of mind.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, BMW sent a second letter in August and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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AIR BAGS
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall

Other BMW 530xi Years

2007
1 recall

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