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2021 BMW Z4

5 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
Repair when you can Electrical system

Fire increases the risk of injury.

Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.

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

Free repair · 87,394 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V056000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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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 ↗
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 soon Seat belts

During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.

The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

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

Free repair · 21,537 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V554000 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 ↗

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