Home › Vehicles › BMW › 530I › 2008

2008 BMW 530I

1 open recall

Read the first one before you drive it again. The repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recall

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

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.

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.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 740,561 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V683000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Ad slot · height reserved before load

See every model year of the BMW 530I →

Check your exact VIN →

Watch this for new recalls

One email per recall. Nothing else, ever.