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At a glance
What can fail
The engine starter relay can corrode, causing it to overheat and short circuit.
What the fix does
The 2019 BMW Z4 has 9 recalls, the most serious being a starter relay that can corrode, overheat, and short circuit, raising the risk of a fire under the hood.
On the steering side, tie rods can crack or break under high heat and rough road conditions, causing a sudden loss of steering control. The accelerator pedal can catch on a wiring harness and stick, leading to unintended acceleration. There is also an engine concern where counterbalance shaft bearings can work loose and cause severe internal engine damage, either of which can result in a crash. A separate software issue on M40i models can cause the brake assist to drop out during engine start, leaving only unassisted braking available.
Two headlight recalls cover the same underlying problem: the headlamps can be adjusted horizontally, which can reduce the driver's forward visibility or create glare for oncoming traffic. The rearview camera on certain vehicles can fail to display an image when reversing, removing the view behind the car.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine starter relay can corrode, causing it to overheat and short circuit.
What the fix does
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Dealers will replace the engine starter at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
During engine startup, the engine management software may disable the power braking system. You can still brake manually, but without power assist.
What the fix does
Dealers will update your engine management software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The headlamps can shift side to side, preventing them from meeting safety standards for lamp alignment and performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and adjust the headlamp alignment plugs as needed at no charge to restore proper positioning.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Headlight adjustment plugs were not properly installed during assembly. This allows headlights to be adjusted horizontally, which violates Canadian regulations unless the vehicle has a built-in aiming device.
What the fix does
BMW will mail instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealer for headlight inspection. If an incorrect plug is found, it will be replaced with the correct one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
High temperatures and excessive vibration can damage the steering tie rods, causing them to break and resulting in loss of steering control.
What the fix does
BMW will notify you by mail to bring your vehicle to a dealer, where the steering tie rods will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Under certain driving conditions like high temperatures and rough roads, the steering gear tie rod can become damaged and possibly fracture, affecting steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The needle roller bearings on the counterbalance shafts may have been installed incorrectly, which could cause the counterbalance shaft to become loose.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The backup camera display can be adjusted to hide the rear view image, and the vehicle remembers this setting when put in reverse, leaving the screen blank.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the backup camera software at no cost to restore the display functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The accelerator pedal can interfere with nearby wiring, potentially causing the pedal to stick and not move freely.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the wiring near the accelerator pedal and reposition or secure it to prevent interference.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
