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2020 BMW 3 Series STEERING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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STEERING Safety Recalls

Critical #20V355000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The steering gear tie rod in your vehicle helps connect the steering wheel to the wheels. In your 2019-2020 BMW or Toyota, the tie rod could be damaged by extreme temperatures or rough roads, which could cause it to break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tie rod breaks while you're driving, your vehicle may lose steering control, making it harder to steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the steering gear tie rod with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles. In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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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2026 CHEVROLET Express
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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 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY recall for the 2020 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #20V355000)

The steering gear tie rod in your vehicle helps connect the steering wheel to the wheels. In your 2019-2020 BMW or Toyota, the tie rod could be damaged by extreme temperatures or rough roads, which could cause it to break. If the tie rod breaks while you're driving, your vehicle may lose steering control, making it harder to steer and increasing the risk of a crash. Your dealer will replace the steering gear tie rod with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.