BMW · Canada · Crit
BMW 3 Series, 5 Series +4 more: Engine
Affects BMW 3 Series, 5 Series, Z4, X5, X3, 1 Series · 2006–2013 — about 98K vehicles.
The hazard
Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with an N52 or N52K 6-cylinder engine, a manufacturing problem could cause the PCV valve heater (blow-by heater) to short circuit and overheat. Note: This replaces Transport Canada recalls 2017-470 and 2019-170. Only vehicles equipped with an N52 or N52K engine require this repair. Safety Risk: An overheated engine PCV valve heater could create the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off. Corrective Actions: BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a wire harness repair kit. BMW recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors until the recall repairs have been completed.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.