Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 11, 2020
BMW 2020 Z4 Fuel Tank Recall: Fire Risk from Fuel Leak
BMW is recalling certain 2020-2021 Z4 vehicles due to a potential fuel leak from a faulty weld, which could cause fire if an ignition source is present. Owners must have the fuel tank replaced at no cost.
BMW is recalling some 2020-2021 Z4 vehicles because a weld in the fuel tank may fail, causing fuel leaks that could lead to fire near ignition sources. This affects owners who need to have the fuel tank replaced at no cost to prevent fire risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79228-bmw-2020-z4-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk-from-fuel.
“BMW 2020 Z4 Fuel Tank Recall: Fire Risk from Fuel Leak.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79228-bmw-2020-z4-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk-from-fuel. Based on NHTSA recall #20V700000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V700000).
BMW of North America, LLC recalled certain 2020-2021 Z4 and Toyota Supra vehicles due to a fuel leak risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Dec. 11, 2020. Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
BMW Z4, 2020-2021
Toyota Supra, 2020-2021
What to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
The hazard
The failed weld between the fuel tank halves may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source. NHTSA has received five owner complaints for the 2020 BMW Z4 and one for the 2021 model, with no reported fires or injuries linked to this specific defect.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show BMW of North America, LLC has 291 other recalls on file since Oct. 12, 2009. Recent BMW recalls include a power loss risk for the 2025 750e XDrive and a steering control risk for the 2024-2026 X3, both announced Aug. 12, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include Ford 2024 Bronco Fuel Leak Recall (Nov. 9, 2025), Genesis 2022-2025 G80 Fuel Leak Recall (April 10, 2026), and KTM Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 (2024) Fuel Leak Recall (Oct. 30, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2020-2021 BMW Z4. The recall covers specific models with a faulty weld in the fuel tank that may leak fuel.
Brand
BMW
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Reach out to BMW at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a fuel tank replacement.
Get Fuel Tank Replacement
BMW will replace the fuel tank at no cost once the recall is processed.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 7 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V700000 — BMW 2020 Z4 Fuel Tank Recall: Fire Risk from Fuel Leak
Hello,
I own a BMW 2020 Z4 Fuel Tank Recall: Fire Risk from Fuel Leak that is covered by recall 20V700000 from BMW.
The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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.
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