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2019-2020 BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra recall: headlights

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on August 27, 2020. It covers about 4,265 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4,265
reported
Aug 27, 2020
owners notified
Dec 23, 2020

Exterior lighting: headlights

What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The headlamps are able to be adjusted horizontally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 20V516000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 20V516000

Is there a recall on the 2019-2020 BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra headlights?

Yes. Recall 20V516000, reported on August 27, 2020, covers about 4,265 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V516000?

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.

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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