2019 BMW Z4 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 BMW Z4 has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report concerns related to engine components, lighting, safety camera systems, and steering parts as indicated by the recalls.
Six recalls address defects involving engine components, lighting systems, back-up cameras, and steering assemblies. These issues affect vehicle safety and drivability, with remedies provided through dealer repairs or software updates free of charge.
Recalls- Engine counterbalance shaft. Recall 19V732000 affects 217 vehicles. Improper installation of needle roller bearings may cause the counterbalance shaft to loosen, possibly leading to severe engine damage and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the engine at no cost. No "Do Not Drive" advisory applies.
- Engine management software. Recall 21V598000 covers 50,024 vehicles. Software may cause loss of braking assist during engine start, although mechanical braking remains available. Dealers will update the software free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" advisory applies.
- Headlamp adjustment. Recall 20V516000 affects 4,265 vehicles. Horizontal adjustability of headlamps fails to comply with FMVSS 108, creating glare or reduced visibility risks. Dealers will inspect and correct headlamp adjustment plugs free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" advisory applies.
- Back-up camera software. Recall 19V684000 impacts 257,473 vehicles. Rear view image can become invisible if settings are changed, violating FMVSS 111 and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update camera software at no charge. No "Do Not Drive" advisory applies.
- Steering gear tie rod. Recall 20V355000 includes 2,779 vehicles. Rough roads and high temperatures may damage tie rods, risking fractured components and impaired vehicle control. Dealers will replace tie rods free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" advisory applies.
Owners facing repeated repairs related to these recalls or safety defects may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney can help clarify those rights and available remedies.
2019 BMW Z4 Summary
2019
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
314758
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 BMW Z4
50024 vehicles affected
ENGINE
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.
Risk: Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 BMW Z4
4265 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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."
Risk: 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.
2019 BMW Z4
2779 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles. 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.
Risk: A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 BMW Z4
217 vehicles affected
ENGINE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i, 330i xDrive, and 2019 Z4 vehicles. The needle roller bearings of the counterbalance shafts may have been improperly installed, potentially causing the counterbalance shaft to loosen.
Risk: If the counterbalance shaft loosens, severe engine damage could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 BMW Z4
257473 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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 xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. 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."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.