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US recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SAV (X5 3.0si, X5 xDrive30i); 2006-2008 Z4 Coupe (Z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 Z4 Roadster (Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 sDrive30i) vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.
Remedy: This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 1, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
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.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Engine
2022-03-02 · campaign 2022-095
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.
Engine
2019-04-05 · campaign 2019-170
Issue:
On certain vehicles equipped with an N52 6-cylinder engine, a manufacturing problem could cause the PCV valve heater to overheat.
Safety Risk:
An overheated engine PCV valve heater could create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the PCV valve heater.
Airbag
2013-07-05 · campaign 2013-238
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue over time. As a result, the passenger airbag could deactivate, illuminating the airbag warning lamp and the passenger airbag ON/OFF lamp. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Vehicles will receive special extended warranty coverage of 10 years from first registration. Under this special coverage program, vehicles which experience this condition will have the occupant detection mat replaced.
Owner complaints (91)
Owners filed 91 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 BMW Z4 (1 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 20 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 7).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 55 | |
| Air bags | 14 | |
| Electrical system | 13 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | |
| Seats | 3 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 BMW Z4.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2006 BMW Z4 Roadster w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2006 BMW Z4 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Z4 3.0i 3.0 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Z4 3.0i 3.0 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Z4 3.0si 3.0 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Z4 3.0si 3.0 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Z4 3.0si Coupe 3.0 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Z4 3.0si Coupe 3.0 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Z4 M Coupe 3.2 L Manual 6-spd | 14 | 22 | 17 | $4,850 |
| Z4 M Roadster 3.2 L Manual 6-spd | 14 | 22 | 17 | $4,850 |
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