{"vehicle":{"id":"2020_bmw_z4","year":2020,"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":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021479","date":"2021-08-03","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the vacuum pump to be damaged during engine starting. If this happens, there could be a loss of brake assist. This can cause an increase in brake pedal effort and increase the distance needed to stop the vehicle.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA sudden increase in brake pedal force could lead to an increased stopping distance. This 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 update the engine management software.","mfr_campaign":"12 84 21RC","units":3506,"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/2021479"},{"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":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V700000","date":"2020-11-12","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY","summary":"BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Z4 and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles.  The weld between the fuel tank halves may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.","mfr_campaign":"Toyota:  20TB16","units":49,"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/20V700000"},{"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":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"19V850000","date":"2019-11-27","manufacturer":"BMW of North America, LLC","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"Toyota - 19TA20","units":245,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["Z4"],"built_from":"2019-07-16","built_to":"2019-08-20","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/19V850000"},{"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":"2018-05-24","built_to":"2019-08-26","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/19V684000"}],"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."]}