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2020 BMW 3 Series EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for EXTERIOR LIGHTING issues.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING Safety Recalls

Moderate #19V850000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The headlight control unit is a computer that helps your Z4's headlights turn on and off. In your 2020 Z4 or Toyota Supra, this unit could stop working, leaving you without one or both headlights.
Risk if Unfixed
If the headlight control unit fails, you could lose one or both of your headlights, making it harder to see the road and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty headlight control unit for free, so be sure to schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Headlight failure can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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Other BMW 3 Series 2020 Recalls

SEAT BELTS
3 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 recalls
ENGINE
2 recalls
SEATS
2 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2 recalls
STEERING
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other BMW 3 Series Years

2025
1 recall
2024
3 recalls
2023
4 recalls
2022
3 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2019
9 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2016
5 recalls
2015
8 recalls
2014
12 recalls
2013
9 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2011
11 recalls
2010
9 recalls
2009
7 recalls
2008
6 recalls
2007
7 recalls
2006
11 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
8 recalls
2002
8 recalls
2001
8 recalls
2000
7 recalls

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2001 HONDA Civic
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2003 HONDA Civic
195 EXTERIOR LIGHTING recalls
2001 HONDA Accord
180 EXTERIOR LIGHTING recalls
2000 HONDA Civic
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2020 BMW 3 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS recall for the 2020 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #19V850000)

The headlight control unit is a computer that helps your Z4's headlights turn on and off. In your 2020 Z4 or Toyota Supra, this unit could stop working, leaving you without one or both headlights. If the headlight control unit fails, you could lose one or both of your headlights, making it harder to see the road and increasing the risk of a crash. Your dealer will replace the faulty headlight control unit for free, so be sure to schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.