{"vehicle":{"id":"2019_bmw_z4","year":2019,"make":"BMW","model":"Z4"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2026285","date":"2026-06-09","manufacturer":null,"component":"Lights And Instruments","summary":"Issue:\nUnder certain conditions, the windshield wiping system may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.\n\nSafety Risk:\nThis small error does not affect safety.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThis is not a recall. BMW has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles meet Canadian regulations.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":25552,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Inconsequential","match":"exact","models":["Z4"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2026285"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2025499","date":"2025-09-23","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, water could leak into the starter relay and cause it to corrode. If this happens, the relay could short circuit and the starter could overheat.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA short circuit and/or a starter that overheats can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nTo reduce the safety risk, BMW advises that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the engine starter.","mfr_campaign":"12 89 25RC","units":17761,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["Z4"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2025499"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"25V636000","date":"2025-09-23","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":199674,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":true,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["Z4"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/25V636000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2024544","date":"2024-08-15","manufacturer":null,"component":"Label","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as \"NONE\" when it should read as \"NONE / AUCUN\". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.\n\nSafety Risk:\nThis error does not affect vehicle safety.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThis is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":587250,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Inconsequential","match":"exact","models":["Z4"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2024544"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V598000","date":"2021-08-02","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"ENGINE","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":50024,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["Z4"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V598000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020395","date":"2020-08-27","manufacturer":null,"component":"Lights And Instruments","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the headlight adjustment plugs were not properly installed when the vehicle was assembled. As a result, the headlights may be adjusted horizontally. Canadian regulations do not allow for horizontal headlight adjustment unless the vehicle is equipped with a built-in aiming device.\n\nSafety Risk:\nHeadlights that are not properly adjusted could cause reduced visibility or glare for oncoming drivers, and could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nBMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the headlights. If an incorrect adjustment plug is found, it will be replaced with the correct plug.","mfr_campaign":"51 82 20RC","units":347,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["Z4"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2020395"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V516000","date":"2020-08-27","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles.  The  headlamps are able to be adjusted horizontally.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, \"Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment.\"","mfr_campaign":null,"units":4265,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["Z4"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V516000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020267","date":"2020-06-16","manufacturer":null,"component":"Steering","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, high temperatures and excessive vibration could cause damage to the steering tie rods. If this happens, the tie rods could break. This could result in a loss of steering control.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nBMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the steering tie rods.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":1018,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["Z4"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2020267"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V355000","date":"2020-06-15","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"Toyota:  20TA09","units":2779,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["Z4"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V355000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"19V732000","date":"2019-10-15","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"ENGINE","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":217,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["Z4"],"built_from":"2018-05-24","built_to":"2019-04-03","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/19V732000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2019480","date":"2019-10-01","manufacturer":null,"component":"Visual System","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the rearview camera does not return to the default settings when it turns on. This could make the rearview image difficult to see if a driver had previously adjusted the camera display brightness at or near the lowest setting, and contrast at or near the highest setting. Canadian regulations require that the rearview display returns to the default view each time the camera is turned on.\n\nSafety Risk:\nReduced rear visibility could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThe company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the rearview camera. Drivers are recommended not to adjust the display brightness at or near the lowest setting, and contrast at or near the highest setting, until this recall is completed.","mfr_campaign":"66 82 19RC","units":14323,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["Z4"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2019480"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"19V684000","date":"2019-09-27","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles.      The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, \"Rearview Mirrors.\"","mfr_campaign":null,"units":257473,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["Z4"],"built_from":"2019-05-24","built_to":"2019-08-26","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/19V684000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2019069","date":"2019-02-13","manufacturer":null,"component":"Powertrain","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal may interfere with a wiring harness. This could cause the accelerator pedal to get stuck.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA stuck accelerator pedal would lead to unintended acceleration of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nDealers will inspect the accelerator pedal module wiring harness. The wiring harness will be moved and secured if necessary. All vehicles will be repaired prior to sale.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":9,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["Z4"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2019069"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}