BMW recalls 2019-2020 Z4 models with headlamp adjustment issues that could cause glare and reduced visibility, increasing crash risk. Owners must have headlamps checked by dealers.
Should the headlamps be adjusted horizontally, there could be increased glare and reduced visibility for oncoming drivers, or reduced visibility for the vehicle operator, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW is recalling certain 2019-2020 Z4 models because headlamps can be adjusted horizontally, which may cause glare for oncoming drivers or reduce visibility for the driver. This could increase the risk of a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79230-bmw-z4-2020-recall-headlamp-glare-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79230-bmw-z4-2020-recall-headlamp-glare-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V516000
“BMW Z4 (2020) Recall: Headlamp Glare Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79230-bmw-z4-2020-recall-headlamp-glare-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 20V516000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V516000).
The headlamps can be adjusted horizontally, which may cause increased glare for oncoming drivers or reduced visibility for the vehicle operator. This could lead to a crash if the adjustment is not corrected.
Owners of 2019-2020 BMW Z4 sDrive30i and Z4 M40i models are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with uncorrected headlamp adjustments may be at higher risk of crashes.
Check if your vehicle is a 2019-2020 BMW Z4 sDrive30i or Z4 M40i model. The recall covers vehicles that have headlamps capable of horizontal adjustment.
Reach out to BMW at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a headlamp inspection.
Dealers will check and correct headlamp vertical and horizontal adjustment plugs for free.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp vertical and horizontal adjustment plugs, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. BMW owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
The headlamps can be adjusted horizontally, which may cause glare for oncoming drivers or reduced visibility for the vehicle operator, increasing crash risk.
The recall covers 2019-2020 BMW Z4 models, not Toyota Supras. Toyota owners are not affected by this recall.
Yes, dealers will correct the headlamp adjustment plugs for free without affecting vehicle safety.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V516000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 20V516000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp vertical and horizontal adjustment plugs, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. BMW owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota owners may contact 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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