Crankcase (pcv) Problems of BMW 328 - part 1

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the pcv heater needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unavailable.

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Engine coolant pump: the electrical connector of the engine coolant pump could become damaged. Small drops of liquid from the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system could drip down onto the electrical connector of the pump. Safety risk over time, this could lead to a short circuit and, in rare cases, a thermal event or a fire. We took it to a car shop and they charged us over $800 fixing something else that was not the issue. We haven’t been able to drive this car for months and it has caused tremendous inconveniences.

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Without warning and no obd2 codes thrown, my car and many others in the e90 (2007-2012) 3-series (n52 engine) will stall, lose power, and/or burn excessive oil when the integral pcv - valve cover starts to clog. Many owners on the BMW boards online have reported similar problems. The e90 3-series Bmws have an integral, internal positive crankcase ventilation system as part of the engine's plastic valvetrain (engine cover or valve cover) cover. Inside the valve cover is a series of cyclones that separate the oil from the valvetrain gasses and route the gasses to the pcv system. Repair is > $4000.

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BMW told me they would not be covering reimbursement for repairs/part replaced which I believe were damaged/failed directly as a result of failed pcc value. Now the recall notice for the pcv value does state that certain parts would be replaced or reimbursement paid if they were damaged /repaired as a result of failed pcv value. Here is a brief summary… I purchased the vehicle in April 2024. At the time had a mechanic check out the car. May 15 - took the car to BMW for outstanding pcv value recall. The tech told me they also did courtesy inspection and I would need front shock n tires soon. I opted not to have the work done that day. May 23 - washed the car /checked fluids/tire pressure etc - and found the coolant was nearly empty. I called and texted the BMW tech who I was in contact with for the recall work - no response. June 4 - drive the car 100 miles stop at friends. During the trip the ac was not blowing cold air like it usually did. No check engine lights or any other on the dash. An hour later the car won’t start. Took the car to my mechanic ( not BMW) and end up needing starter/ manifold gasket/ intake throttle gasket. I get the car back and shortly after more problems - when I would start the car the engine would shake for 15-20 seconds when I would start the vehicle while the engine was still warm. Also the fan motor would run extremely loud when in stop n go traffic. After researching online, I found all these issues others had experienced due to faulty pcv value. I contacted local bwm and BMW corp - was told reimbursement was not available for this latest pcv recall but only reimbursement for previous recall.

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The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328i. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling) and 23v707000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that the pcv heater overheated and was melting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000. VIN tool confirms part not available.

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On all e90 series 3 (2008 BMW 328i), the pcv valve fails and is welded into the valve cover, thus if it leaks or gets cracks in the orange membrane, it will cause car to stall. . I almost crashed 2x and this part should be recalled. . It affects the fuel air ratio in BMW e90, and the car will run lean and not receive enough gas as air is leaking from the broken membrane in the pvc valve. BMW will throw engine codes with lit check engine light on dash. This should be a recall as the whole valve cover has to be replaced to replace a defective $10 pcv valve which is ludicrous. . . The dealer charges thousand dollars and up to replace a ten dollar part. The car has rough idle and will stall, creating a dangerous driving situation and fatal accident . Please recall to have BMW dealer fix these plastic pvc valves on e90s. . . I have enclosed pic of the valve . . It also has a spring but the plastic orange mebrane cracks, breaks and leaks air inside valve, causing check engine codes, rough idle and stalling of vehicle. . The valve is located on top of valve cover, welded into valve cover. Please help. . Thank you state florida p. S. Heat causes the pcv membrane to crack more~~pic enclosed of pcv valve its welded into top valve cover. . No other car has a pcv valve mounted this way so whole valve cover needs to be replaced~ thank u.

Vehicle is 100% BMW serviced for it's history, showroom to present. Vehicle had been smoking after sitting 2-3 days and driving. We'd park and see wisps of smoke coming from the wheelwells and engine bay. Alarming! never witnessed open flame, but as the saying goes, if there's smoke. . . Questionable component: 328xd fuel sensor probe (BMW part #13-53-8-594-893 fuel feed line 135040 ) complaint/report pertains to fuel sensor probe failure and resultant fuel propagation(backfeeding/leaking fuel from sensor connection) into adjacent wiring/engine bay foils. Diagnostic system did not report sensor failure until extensive damage and hazard was realized. BMW USA responded to report as not covered by warranty(high mile vehicle) and therefore not of responsibility of BMW. According to local BMW service team the event is not unusual and that several vehicles with same fail/error codes have exhibited similar fuel leakage/propagation/damages. Very probable fire hazard costly repairs; if system had detected failure when sensor failed we would have had it fixed. We reported the smoking several times but the service department didn't isolate the problem. We continued to drive the vehicle cross-country for 6+ months; each time the problem got worse. We got lucky repair bills came to almost $10k by the time we added all visits and the entire wiring bundle that had to be replaced due to fuel damage. Failed sensor repair is around $750? BMW needs to implement a way to mitigate this problem to keep from having some potentially catastrophic/lethal endings. Similar problems that have contributed to vehicle fires in these BMW vehicles: 1) heater box malfunctions 2) pcv valve 3) coolant leak.

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The contact owns a 2009 BMW. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made a loud squeaky noise; however, the service engine light illuminated, and inadvertently the vehicle did stall and lose power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed as a pcv valve failure. The safety recall NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling) repair was completed, but the failure remained. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and no assistance was provided; the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Recall for 2011 BMW 328i pcv heater valve was conducted on or around March 12, 2023 at my local BMW private shop bimmer engineering located in lancaster, CA. After service was performed was contacted by BMW representative that this service I paid out of pocket would be reimbursed, but would need to take to BMW dealership to be inspected to ensure BMW part had been replaced properly and with the authorized ome part manufactured by BMW. Vehicle was inspected at the valencia BMW dealership on or around March 15, 2023 and verified manufactured part was replaced properly. After submitting a claim, letters, and invoices to BMW north America which concluded roughly a year later. I was informed that the reimbursement would not be honored due to recall not affiliated and tread act does not apply. This information was provided on or around October 11, 2024 by executive customer care relations and services specialist kurt westrich.

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact stated that she smelled an abnormal odor inside her vehicle, and the thermostat warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the water pump was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. There was smoke coming from the engine compartment while the vehicle was shuddering. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the pcv stem seals and cap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact then received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling) and took the vehicle to a local dealer for the repair; however, the contact was informed he would be responsible for the cost of the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and advised the contact to seek legal advice to have the repair completed. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

2010 328i BMW that I own. Vehicle will not start. I had to leave it where it sits as we speak at my baby mamas apartment complex in lacey washington. Very dangerous and strong smell a burning smell I am finally after getting the trunk open come to find out that my battery was more than just “smoldering” and the positive terminal was melted all the way to the point where we panic and I had to disconnect it because it was red hot actually the bolts are melted together im sure and probably won’t be coming apart. I had to leave my key in the ignition and I left the car there after speaking to the apartment complex managers asking them not to do it. I’ve been trying to contact the BMW dealer and ask them what my next step is and getting it fixed as there is an active recall on it because of the pcv valve not being up to specifications and could cause a short and “an extremely rare cases can you catch fire. Which unfortunately happen to be my luck. The car is still in lacey washington and I don’t know whether to get it towed to the dealer in tacoma washington being that the guy on the phone was a complete a******* and told me to not get it towed there that they’re just going to get it towed out of there. At this point I do not know what to do but I need help in expressing the amount of beyond safe and liability on this recall through BMW to.

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I've had my car for less than a year, and started having issues with my engine around cold weather season. I would constantly get a light signal on the dashboard indicating that my engine needs coolant due to it overheating, although my car remained up-kept with coolant and fluids. There were times where I had to stop my car on the road due to an extensive amount of smoke and burning odor coming from the engine compartment, after being serviced a numerous amount of times, the only issue found was in regards to my engine overheating, and supposedly fixed by adding more and more coolant. Eventually my engine gave out after taking a short 30 minute trip to my parents home on thanksgiving day. Now that a recall has been placed on my vehicle, I have an understanding that a pcv valve heater malfunction can cause an engine to overheat, and when not repaired, it can cause unrepairable damage to an engine. I also have an understanding that a valve heater malfunction can cause coolant to leak out, resulting in the engine overheating regardless of how much coolant is put in it. I have an understanding that a bad pcv valve heater can result in a rough idle, engine stuttering, and a drop in fuel efficiency, all of which I've dealt with. I've reached out to my local BMW shop in regards to this recall, and they refuse to even take in my car to look at it being that my engine is already no good, although the reason for my engine going out is most likely due to this recall. My car is sitting with a faulty pcv valve heater and the damage that its done to my engine, and the BMW shop of macon is telling me that this recall has nothing to do with my car without even looking at it, when I know for a fact the issues I've had with my car relates to the recall.

This car has a heater problem with the pcv that causes the car to not run in cold weather. The pcv fails intermittently and the car will not idle or run in cold weather. BMW issued this recall in March but it is not November and they have offered no fix for this. It is a safety issue and it's also affecting how the car runs. How could we be 8 months into this without a fix?.

Due to the crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater problem and BMW claiming they have no remedy for it yet, this has caused my engine to overheat smelling like burning electrical, the container holding reserve antifreeze has broken off plastic components that may somewhere be in the cooling system. The valve cover gasket that was replaced only 3 years ago is beginning to fail and is leaking oil into the brand new spark plugs and coils. This is unacceptable. They say to stop driving the car if you smell burnt electrical. Heck, I have smoke coming from the engine at times. How are people who only have this 1 car suppose to get places when BMW delays repairing people's vehicles. They are wasting our money! they should have to repair all of the parts that this issue has caused damage to while they have us wait for remedy that seems to never come!.

There is a safety recall on my car. This recall involves an engine component known as the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater. The pcv valve heater may not have been produced to specifications which could lead to a short circuit. BMW does not have an available remedy for this recall and does not have any timeline for fixing it.

Had my car checked at the dealer to confirm pcv heater issue (22v-119) after smelling burning plastic while driving in cold weather. I was told nothing was wrong and I need several different repairs totaling nearly $2000. Car overheated with a failed water pump days later. Dealer is outright refusing to provide any resolution outside of paying out of pocket for towing, repair, and rental.

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that on several occasions, while driving or parked, the vehicle overheated. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated on and off. The contact also stated that the vehicle was constantly leaking an unknown fluid. The vehicle was taken to be inspected where the mechanic informed the contact that the electrical and pcv valve heater needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to confirm when parts would be available. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

BMW has a recall on this vehicle 328xi about the pcv valve heater and had sent notice of the need to replace and it has been over 2 years and they have not found a remedy for the fix. The BMW warranty group confirmed a date on March 7, 2022 for the repair. Upon going to the herb cambers in brookline, MA. They told me they did not have a remedy to fix the issue and will contact when they have a fix. On April 2022 they sent a letter stating the pcv valve heater needs to be fixed under (17v-673 / 19v-273) and the remedy is unavailable and a new remedy needs to be performed. Issue is that if they do not fix the valve heater the engine could heat up and could cause a fire. They say a remedy is being worked on, but BMW should be responsible if a fire does occur.

The car is experiencing rough idles and an imbalance in the overall performance. The pcv valve is not allowing enough air to return to the combustion chamber, creating a rough idle as the levels are imbalanced. It’s also causing a lean air to fuel mixture, oil leaks and increased fuel consumption. The pcv valve hoses became blocked by built-up moisture causing high pressure to be built up in the engine crankcase. The only way for this high pressure to escape is up through the cylinders and out of the gaskets, thus causing the gaskets to lose their seals. Oil is now able to leak out of the gaskets because the seal has been ruptured. I’ve already spent thousands of dollars on services including gasket changes.

Recall for pcv valve (NHTSA 17v683) has been outstanding since oct 2017. I received a letter July 2021 from BMW saying I needed to urgently have this repaired and could lead to a fire. It said parts and remedy are available. Went to BMW dealer 3/8/22 and the dealership is telling me that the system tells them there is no fix available for this recall. (service agent: yordano rios reyes, and service center manager: mike) I told them I was experiencing an active issue with my car related to the pcv valve (excessive vacuum leading to erratic rpm, loud whistling, and stalls). They said their is nothing they can do, so they are telling me I should drive around with an active safety issue.

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact stated upon turning off the vehicle after driving for approximately 2-3hours, she smelled a burning plastic odor inside and outside of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.

BMW has recall: #22v-119:407 - positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater still open with no remedy in sight. It has been months if not a year already (or longer) and I am waiting, together with thousands of BMW owners to get this issue fixed. It is totally unacceptable that a company as BMW leaves their customers hanging and allowing them to drive unsafe cars due to their laziness to fix this. What is NHTSA going to do about this? thanks. Happy new year!.

Received letter in March 2022 about an "important safety recall" for recall campaign no. 22v-119: pcv valve heater. Letter stated that "remedy is unavailable" and "is currently being developed". Manufacturer has not followed up to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner, and per the instructions in the letter, I am filing a complaint with NHTSA.

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 328i. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, there was a burning odor and smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact pulled over safely and investigated the smoke, which evaporated quickly. The contact also stated that her husband checked under the hood and experienced the burning odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed; however, an independent mechanic informed the contact that there was a recall for the pcv. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 96,800.

The contact owned a 2007 BMW 328i. The contact stated that upon pulling into the driveway, he saw smoke coming out from underneath the hood. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact immediately exited the vehicle. The contact stated that fire started inside the hood and extended to the rest of the vehicle. The contact stated that there were explosions of fire with objects flying all over the place. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with the assistance of the fire department. A fire department report was filed. There was no police report filed. The contact stated that he sustained minor injuries but did not seek medical assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was totaled. The contact later received recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling), which he associated to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328i. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. There was also smoke entering the cabin of the vehicle through the vents. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, but they were unable to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact stated that oil would leak from the vehicle without warning. The contact then received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000(engine and engine cooling); however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where she was informed that the oil leak was related to the pcv valve. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was informed that the part for the recall were not available; she was given an estimate for the repair. . The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owned a 2008 BMW 328i. The contact stated while driving at an undetermined speed, there was smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the engine was misfiring. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the pcv valve heater was melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the vehicle had since been sold. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine coolant) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that prior to the recall notice being received, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights started to flicker and all the windows failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that the pcv valve, footwell module, blower heater, and electrical harness need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the contact stated that while driving, he heard a sputtering noise when the check engine warning light illuminated and the limp mode warning light illuminated. The contact then stated that the engine started to misfire and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs, throttle body, valve cover, oil filter housing gasket, coolant hose, belt tensioner, ignition coils and 02 sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to speak with the dealer for a loaner vehicle however, the contact was informed that no loaner vehicle was available. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

While driving my vehicle engine stalled and lost power. I tried to restart while in the middle of the city street with several cars behind and coming from oppisit direction. I placed the car in park and jumped out leaving the vehicle while watching and looking at other cars avoiding from hitting it. Two jentalman can to help me push it out of th the middle of the street. My sister was with me and was telling to to pull to the side but with no power the car was stiff/suff and brakes was also stiff. Very scrary!the vehicle was just released from the dealer 2/26/2019. On a recall blower moter wiring and recall pcv valve heater. /check engine light on,engine making knocking sound. According to documents.

Takata recall . . . . . . . Driver's front air bag. Nhtsa recall number16v071 blower motor wiring NHTSA recall number17v676 positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater NHTSA recall number17v683. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nothing has happened yet but alot are catching on fire due to these problems. . . . And I dont just have 1 I have 2 fire issues and one major with the airbag. . . . . . Ive contacted BMW serveral times but I havent got a email or contacted back from service to fix these issues. . . . The car is my livelyhood so I feel like just buying the parts myself and fixing them other than the airbag.

My vehicle was making a squealing noise, was louder when running but sitting still. Took it to a garage and valve cover gasket was leaking apparently. I know this happens to cars but my BMW is a 2011 with only 65500 miles at the time. . Costed me 1000 dollars to fix and a month before this they did a recall on the pcv valve and had it tore apart. Maybe it was someone's mistake when reassembling the pcv valve heater during recall at BMW dealer at towne auto in williamsville near buffalo NY?? idk but that is low mileage for this to happen.

"BMW recall" pcv valve in the valve cover.

My car jerked and stalled and give difficult start. Took it to mechanic shop and it was diagnosed with crank pcv valve problems.