2020 BMW Z4 recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 6 2020 BMW Z4 recalls, newest first
Sep 23, 2025Electrical System, Starter AssemblyPark outsideBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 to 2021 BMW 330i, 2019 to 2022 BMW Z4, 2020 to 2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021 to 2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V636000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Aug 2, 2021EngineBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020 to 2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019 to 2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020 to 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.
Fix: Dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417.
NHTSA campaign 21V598000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Nov 12, 2020Fuel System, Gasoline, StorageBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 to 2021 Z4 and 2020 to 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.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417 or Toyota customer service at 1 888 270 9371.
NHTSA campaign 20V700000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Aug 27, 2020Exterior Lighting, HeadlightsBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 to 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.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp vertical and horizontal adjustment plugs, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. BMW owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417 or Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1 888 270 9371.
NHTSA campaign 20V516000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Nov 27, 2019Exterior Lighting, HeadlightsBMW 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.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlight control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417 or Toyota customer service at 1 888 270 9371.
NHTSA campaign 19V850000 · BMW of North America, LLC
Sep 27, 2019Back Over Prevention, Sensing SystemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018 to 2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019 to 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 to 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.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1 800 525 7417 or Rolls Royce at 1 877 877 3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1 888 270 9371.
NHTSA campaign 19V684000 · BMW of North America, LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2020 BMW Z4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2020 BMW Z4. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2020 BMW Z4 has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.