BMW 2019 Z4 Engine Recall: Loose Counterbalance Shaft Risk
BMW recalls 2019 Z4 vehicles with potentially loose counterbalance shafts that could cause severe engine damage and crash risk. Owners must contact BMW for free engine replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the counterbalance shaft loosens, severe engine damage could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain 2019 Z4 vehicles because the counterbalance shafts may have been improperly installed, risking severe engine damage and potential crashes. Affected owners should get their engines replaced at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223552-bmw-2019-z4-engine-recall-loose-counterbalance-shaft-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223552-bmw-2019-z4-engine-recall-loose-counterbalance-shaft-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V732000
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“BMW 2019 Z4 Engine Recall: Loose Counterbalance Shaft Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223552-bmw-2019-z4-engine-recall-loose-counterbalance-shaft-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V732000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V732000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the counterbalance shaft loosens, it can cause severe engine damage. This damage increases the risk of a crash because the vehicle may lose power or control unexpectedly.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 BMW Z4 vehicles are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face the highest risk due to potential engine failure during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Z4 vehicle was sold between December 2018 and December 2019. The recall covers specific models with improperly installed counterbalance shafts.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free engine replacement at a dealer.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 59 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V732000 (October 15, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.