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2019 BMW Z4 ENGINE Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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

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ENGINE Safety Recalls

Critical #21V598000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The engine control unit is a computer that helps your engine run smoothly. In some 2020-2021 BMW models, there's a software glitch that can cause the system to lose its braking assist function during engine start.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you'll lose the extra boost that helps you stop quickly, but you'll still have full mechanical braking available. This could make it harder to come to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the engine management software for free. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice, which was mailed on September 17, 2021.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #19V732000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The counterbalance shaft in your vehicle helps balance the rotation of your engine. In some 2019-2020 330i, 330i xDrive, and Z4 models, the needle roller bearings were installed incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the counterbalance shaft separates, your engine could suffer severe damage, which could lead to a crash while you're driving.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the entire engine with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i, 330i xDrive, and 2019 Z4 vehicles. The needle roller bearings of the counterbalance shafts may have been improperly installed, potentially causing the counterbalance shaft to loosen.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the counterbalance shaft loosens, severe engine damage could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other BMW Z4 2019 Recalls

STEERING
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other BMW Z4 Years

2023
2 recalls
2022
3 recalls
2021
5 recalls
2020
6 recalls
2016
1 recall
2015
1 recall
2014
3 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2012
4 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
5 recalls
2009
4 recalls
2008
2 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2004
1 recall
2003
4 recalls

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