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2020 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 ↗
Fire risk Fuel system

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

The weld between the fuel tank halves may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.

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

Free repair · 49 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V700000 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 when you can Exterior lighting

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

The headlight control units may fail causing a loss of one or both of the headlights.

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

Free repair · 245 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V850000 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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