BMW recalls more than one million vehicles made between 2006 and 2013 globally

German manufacturer BMW has been forced to recall more than one million vehicles worldwide, owing to a potential short-circuiting issue under the bonnet.

Affecting certain variants of the 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, X3, X5 and Z4 built between 2006 and 2013, the notice has been issued in the United States, Canada and South Korea.

According to BMW, the heater for the positive crankcase ventilation valve (PCV) may short-circuit, leading to an increased risk of fire within the engine bay.

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This is the third time a recall has been issued for this problem, with some vehicles previously repaired needing to be fixed again, while others were fitted with an improved design.

The latest recall was sparked by recent reports of fires in BMW vehicles which had been repaired under previous recalls, as the manufacturer discovered production issues led to PCV valve damage.

Owners have been told they do not need to stop driving despite the recall, although they have been advised to do so if they see smoke from the engine compartment or smell burning plastic.

A spokesperson for BMW Australia has told WhichCar no cars within the country are impacted.

"We can confirm that locally-delivered BMW Group vehicles are not affected," said the spokesperson.