BMW is recalling 2020 Z4 models for headlight control unit failure that can cause loss of headlights, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free replacement units starting January 17, 2020.
Headlight failure can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW is recalling certain 2020 Z4 models because headlight control units can fail, causing one or both headlights to stop working. This reduces driver visibility and increases crash risk. Owners will get free headlight control units from dealers starting January 17, 2020.
The headlight control units can fail, causing one or both headlights to stop working. This reduces the driver's visibility during nighttime driving or low-light conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of 2020 BMW Z4 M40i, Z4 sDrive30i, 330i, and 330i xDrive models, as well as 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with faulty headlight control units are at risk of reduced visibility and potential crashes.
Check if your vehicle is a 2020 BMW Z4 M40i, Z4 sDrive30i, 330i, or 330i xDrive model, or a 2020 Toyota Supra. The recall applies to vehicles with headlight control units that may fail.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Dealers will replace the headlight control units free of charge starting January 17, 2020.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlight control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Headlight control units can fail, causing one or both headlights to stop working, which reduces driver visibility and increases crash risk.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2020 BMW Z4 M40i, Z4 sDrive30i, 330i, or 330i xDrive model, or a 2020 Toyota Supra.
Dealers will replace the headlight control units free of charge starting January 17, 2020.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V850000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 19V850000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlight control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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.
