2020 BMW Z4 Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2020 BMW Z4. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 25V636000Sep 23, 2025PARK OUTSIDE199,674 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Starter assembly › Relay
  Covers: BMW Z4 2019–2022, 330I 2019–2021, Toyota Supra 2020–2022 +5 more

  Reported issue: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.

  Possible consequence: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs)…

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• 21V598000Aug 2, 202150,024 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine
  Covers: BMW Z4 2019–2021, Toyota Supra 2020–2021, BMW X4 2020–2021 +3 more

  Reported issue: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical braking (without assist) remains available.

  Possible consequence: Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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• 20V700000Nov 12, 202049 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: BMW Z4 2020–2021, Toyota Supra 2020–2021

  Reported issue: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Z4 and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. The weld between the fuel tank halves may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.

  Possible consequence: The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

  Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

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• 20V516000Aug 27, 20204,265 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights
  Covers: BMW Z4 2019–2020, Toyota Supra 2020

  Reported issue: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The headlamps are able to be adjusted horizontally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

  Possible consequence: Should the headlamps be adjusted horizontally, there could be increased glare and reduced visibility for oncoming drivers, or reduced visibility for the vehicle operator, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp vertical and horizontal adjustment plugs, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. BMW owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

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• 19V850000Nov 27, 2019245 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights
  Covers: BMW Z4 2020, Toyota Supra 2020, BMW 330I 2020

  Reported issue: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 Z4 M40i, Z4 sDrive30i, 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles as well as 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The headlight control units may fail causing a loss of one or both of the headlights.

  Possible consequence: Headlight failure can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlight control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

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• 19V684000Sep 27, 2019257,473 vehicles potentially affected
  Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
  Covers: BMW Z4 2019–2020, 530I 2018–2020, X3 2018–2020 +19 more

  Reported issue: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i…

  Possible consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

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