Six problems related to crankcase (pcv) have been reported for the 2007 BMW X3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 BMW X3 based on all problems reported for the 2007 X3.
I received a recall notice in April 2022 regarding the pcv valve issue stating there was an issue and no fix was avaliable. The veichle caught fire in the drive way on 1/14/2023 and spred to the garage. 2 weeks after the fire on January 31, 2023 I received a fix is avalible notice.
The contact owned a 2007 BMW X3. While the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the vehicle caught on fire. The contact stated that the fire started in the engine compartment and then spread to the entire vehicle. The fire department was contacted and was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to geico insurance and it was later determined that the fire was caused by a defective pcv heater valve. There were no injuries. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. BMW of denver downtown located at 1040 south colorado blvd (303) 954-4856 was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact experienced the pcv valve heater warning light, which remained illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000. Ad.
Positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater- the manufacturer has failed and unable to remedy the recall.
The contact owns a 2007 BMW X3. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook and various warning indicators illuminated. The hazard lights were activated and the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact also stated that a burning odor emitted through the vents. The contact waited for a moment, restarted the vehicle, and drove to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crankcase needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Since the beginning of November BMW confirmed me that my car has 2 recall involving pcv valve and seat occupant detection mat. My car is overheating and I can smell plastic smell . The smoke comes from the hood compartment when and I have to tow the car to BMW minnetonka. I was so scared to drive vehicle in such condition and I have tried so many time to get these issue resolved or get alternative transportation which BMW gave me authorization through BMW repair center in minnehaha, mn. But until no loaner vehicle is gave to me nor my car is not completely repaired. I still have the car with BMW minnetonka and the service manager would ask me to talk to BMW services and when I talk to BMW services they also ask me to talk to my service manager. I need help to get the alternative transportation. Thanks.