2020 BMW Z4 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2020 BMW Z4 has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners frequently report issues related to vehicle lighting, braking assist, fuel storage, and backup camera functionality.
There are six recalls affecting various systems including exterior lighting, engine management, fuel tank assembly, and rearview camera performance.
Recalls- Headlight control units. NHTSA recall 19V850000 affects 245 vehicles with a defect causing loss of one or both headlights, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk. BMW will replace the headlight control units free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" advisory was issued.
- Engine management software. Recall 21V598000 impacts 50,024 vehicles. During engine start, the software may cause loss of braking assist, though full mechanical braking remains available. Dealers will update the software at no cost to owners.
- Headlamp adjustment plugs. Recall 20V516000 covers 4,265 vehicles with headlamps that can be improperly adjusted horizontally, causing glare or reduced visibility. Dealers will inspect and correct the adjustment plugs for free.
- Fuel tank weld. Recall 20V700000 involves 49 vehicles where insufficient welds between fuel tank halves may fail, causing fuel leaks and fire risk. Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge.
- Backup camera software. Recall 19V684000 applies to 257,473 vehicles including the 2020 Z4. The back-up camera and display settings can result in no rear image being visible, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the camera software at no cost to the owner.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects may want to explore rights under their state’s lemon law for additional protections.
2020 BMW Z4 Summary
2020
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
312056
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2020 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.
2020 BMW Z4
49 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
2020 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.
2020 BMW Z4
245 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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.
Risk: Headlight failure can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 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.