Is the 2013 BMW 128i safe to drive?

The 2013 BMW 128i has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 22V119000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

What Happened

The PCV valve in your car is a small device that helps remove bad gases from your engine. The heater for this valve could short circuit and cause a fire.

Risk if Unfixed

If the PCV valve heater short circuits, it could overheat and start a fire while you're driving or shortly after parking. This is a serious risk that could cause significant damage to your vehicle or harm you or others.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealer will install a new electrical wiring harness with a fuse to protect the PCV valve heater, free of charge. This repair is a safety precaution to prevent a potential fire, and you should schedule it as soon as possible once you get the recall notice.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #22V119000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 22V119000

What This Recall Means

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?