Transport CanadaCritical
2006 BMW 3 SERIESTransport Canada Recall #2019170
The official notice
Defect
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.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the PCV valve heater.
15,466 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026