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2019-2020 BMW 330I, BMW M340I and others recall: tie rod assembly

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on June 15, 2020. It covers about 2,779 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,779
reported
Jun 15, 2020
owners notified
Aug 14, 2020
related complaints
9

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles. In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod.
Risk
A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371.

Recall number 20V355000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 9 complaints about steering problems.

2019 BMW 330I2020 BMW 330I2019 BMW M340I2020 BMW M340I2020 BMW X32020 BMW X42019 BMW Z42020 Toyota Supra

Questions about recall 20V355000

Is there a recall on the 2019-2020 BMW 330I, BMW M340I and others tie rod assembly?

Yes. Recall 20V355000, reported on June 15, 2020, covers about 2,779 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V355000?

BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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