2020 BMW Z4 RECALL - #21V598000
RECALL FOR 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.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2020 BMW Z4 |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
8/3/2021 |
| Influenced by |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
9/17/2021 |
| # Affected |
50,024 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| See also |
2020 BMW Z4 Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 BMW Z4 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2020 BMW Z4 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2020 BMW Z4 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2020 BMW Z4 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Dec 20, 2021 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer states the following about their vehicle: active radio or music source is interrupted, the navigation is no longer available, a black screen is shown in the Control Display, the system works again after a short interruption.
Dec 20, 2021 - 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
The "energy management" Check control message (ID code 415) is falsely displayed when entering the vehicle.
Dec 20, 2021 - 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
After replacing the microfilter during a previous service, the customer notices that the ventilation system airflow rate is noticeably less.
Dec 20, 2021 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
After replacing the microfilter during a previous service, the customer notices that the ventilation system airflow rate is noticeably less.
Dec 13, 2021 - 010000 STEERING
Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle maynot start when placing the key against the steering column.
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