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2020 BMW Z4 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 5
Latest campaign: Sep 23, 2025

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Exterior lighting	2	–	Aug 27, 2020	20V516000 19V850000
Electrical system	1	1	Sep 23, 2025	25V636000
Engine	1	–	Aug 2, 2021	21V598000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	–	Nov 12, 2020	20V700000
Back over prevention	1	–	Sep 27, 2019	19V684000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 23, 2025Latest campaign


Sep 23, 202525V636000	Electrical system: starter assembly relay A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 25V636000 What's wrong BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V636000 · Sep 23, 2025
Aug 2, 202121V598000	Engine Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V598000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V598000 · Aug 2, 2021
Nov 12, 202020V700000	Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V700000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V700000 · Nov 12, 2020
Aug 27, 202020V516000	Exterior lighting: headlights Should the headlamps be adjusted horizontally, there could be increased glare and reduced visibility for oncoming drivers, or reduced visibility for the vehicle… DetailsHide details for campaign 20V516000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V516000 · Aug 27, 2020
Nov 27, 201919V850000	Exterior lighting: headlights Headlight failure can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V850000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V850000 · Nov 27, 2019
Sep 27, 201919V684000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V684000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V684000 · Sep 27, 2019

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component5

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5Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Electrical system	2	40	0
Engine	2	40	1
Steering	2	40	0
Service brakes	2	40	1
Unknown or other	1	20	0
Suspension	1	20	0
Structure	1	20	1

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“The engine starter failed on my 2020 BMW Z4 M40i. The vehicle experienced starting failures and the repair shop diagnosed a faulty/shorted engine starter assembly.”
Filed 07/21/2026 · ODI 11751896
Electrical system
“Engine starter safety recall came out in September 2025, with no remedy or parts existing for fixing it. 5 months later, and no timeframe is provided for a remedy.”
Filed 02/19/2026 · ODI 11719116
Steering
“Don't know what is causing it. There is major squeaking/whining/grinding noise if even a tiny bit of water gets in there and last couple days after that.”
Filed 11/26/2020 · ODI 11376404

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2020 BMW Z4 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 BMW Z4 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 BMW Z4. The most recent, 25V636000 (reported September 23, 2025), concerns electrical system. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 BMW Z4 recalls for?

The largest group is exterior lighting, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), engine (1), fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 BMW Z4?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 5 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 BMW Z4?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.

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