Crankcase (pcv) problems of the 2015 BMW 528

Two problems related to crankcase (pcv) have been reported for the 2015 BMW 528. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 BMW 528 based on all problems reported for the 2015 528.

1 Crankcase (pcv) problem

Failure Date: 12/03/2024

My vehicle’s engine spews smoke after driving for ten minutes or more. In addition, a toxic odor comes into the cabin when the a/c is on. There are no visible oil or fluid leaks in the engine or the driveway where I park the car. It’s possible that the problem is due to the active recall described below. BMW has failed to find a solution in a timely manner to the following NHTSA recall: 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.

2 Crankcase (pcv) problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2023

The contact owns 2015 BMW 528i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled a burning odor through the vents. An unknown warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine which caused the pcv valve to overheat. The contact was informed that the pcv valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.


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