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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 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.
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. 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.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 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
2017-09-28 · campaign 2017-470
On certain vehicles equipped with the N52 6-cylinder engine, an electrical short could occur in the PCV valve heater due to manufacturing irregularities. If this occurs, the surrounding plastics could overheat, melt and potentially cause a fire, which could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the PCV valve heater.
Owner complaints (19)
Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 BMW Z4. Among 20 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 7).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 8 | |
| Steering | 5 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 BMW Z4.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2008 BMW Z4 2-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2008 BMW Z4 Roadster w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2008 BMW Z4 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Z4 3.0i 3.0 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Z4 3.0i 3.0 L Automatic (S6) | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 |
| Z4 3.0si 3.0 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Z4 3.0si 3.0 L Automatic (S6) | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 |
| Z4 Coupe 3.0 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Z4 Coupe 3.0 L Automatic (S6) | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 |
| Z4 M Coupe 3.2 L Manual 6-spd | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| Z4 M Roadster 3.2 L Manual 6-spd | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
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