NHTSA recall 19V732000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 19V732000 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Reported | 2019-10-15 |
| Owners notified | 2019-12-13 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Units potentially affected | 217 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2021 quarter 1 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2021-04-30 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 217 |
| Reported remedied | 215 (99%) |
| Reported unreachable | 0 |
| Reported removed | 0 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2021 quarter 1, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the counterbalance shaft loosens, severe engine damage could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
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.safercar.gov.
| 2019 BMW 330I | Built 2018-11-22 to 2019-09-26. |
|---|---|
| 2020 BMW 330I | Built 2018-11-22 to 2019-09-26. |
| 2019 BMW Z4 | Built 2018-05-24 to 2019-04-03. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| B010224 | 2026-08-03. Warranty extension. The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date. |
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| B010324 | 2026-05-18. Warranty extension. The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date. |
| B063025 | 2025-05-02. Other. Coolant Pump Return |
| B062525 | 2025-04-04. Other. Bearing Shell Return |
| B010324 | 2024-09-29. Warranty extension. For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusion criteria that apply to the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. |
| B010324 | 2024-05-31. Warranty extension. EVAP SYSTEM PURGE (VENT) VALVE EXT LTD WTY (ELW) 15/150 |
| B120721 | 2024-04-01. Service bulletin. Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt betweenCombustion engine and starter generator torn And/or one or more of the following other issues are also occurring: Noise in the area of the belt drive. Odor from the engine compartment. Smoke formation in the area of the belt drive. Drive belt damaged or prematurely worn. Torn drive belt. |
| B120721 | 2023-12-06. Service bulletin. Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt betweenCombustion engine and starter generator torn And/or one or more of the following other issues are also occurring: Noise in the area of the belt drive. Odor from the engine compartment. Smoke formation in the area of the belt drive. Drive belt damaged or prematurely worn. Torn drive belt. |
| B011423 | 2023-12-06. Service bulletin. PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES |
| B240323 | 2023-09-25. Service bulletin. ?A software error may cause an unwanted pressure pulsation in the transmission during a "Remote Engine Start." |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.