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2019 BMW Z4

6 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every 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 recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Park outside Electrical system

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

The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.

What to do: Park away from your house, garage or anything that could catch fire, until it is repaired.

Free repair · 199,674 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V636000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Engine

Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.

During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical braking (without assist) remains available.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 50,024 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V598000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Exterior lighting

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.

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."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 4,265 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V516000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 2,779 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V355000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine

If the counterbalance shaft loosens, severe engine damage could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

The needle roller bearings of the counterbalance shafts may have been improperly installed, potentially causing the counterbalance shaft to loosen.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 217 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V732000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

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

The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 257,473 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V684000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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