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2020 BMW Z4 Recall

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Active Safety Recalls (6)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2020 BMW Z4 in Canada.

Ref #2026-285 Campaign : N/D
2026-06-09 25 552 units

Lights And Instruments

Issue Description

Under certain conditions, the windshield wiping system may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.

Safety Risk

This small error does not affect safety.

Corrective Action & Repair

This is not a recall. BMW has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles meet Canadian regulations.

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Ref #2025-499 Campaign : 12 89 25RC
2025-09-23 17 761 units

Electrical

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, water could leak into the starter relay and cause it to corrode. If this happens, the relay could short circuit and the starter could overheat.

Safety Risk

A short circuit and/or a starter that overheats can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

Corrective Action & Repair

To reduce the safety risk, BMW advises that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the engine starter.

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Ref #2024-544 Campaign : N/D
2024-08-15 587 250 units

Label

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.

Safety Risk

This error does not affect vehicle safety.

Corrective Action & Repair

This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.

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Ref #2021-479 Campaign : 12 84 21RC
2021-08-03 3 506 units

Brakes

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the vacuum pump to be damaged during engine starting. If this happens, there could be a loss of brake assist. This can cause an increase in brake pedal effort and increase the distance needed to stop the vehicle.

Safety Risk

A sudden increase in brake pedal force could lead to an increased stopping distance. This could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the engine management software.

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Ref #2020-395 Campaign : 51 82 20RC
2020-08-27 347 units

Lights And Instruments

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, the headlight adjustment plugs were not properly installed when the vehicle was assembled. As a result, the headlights may be adjusted horizontally. Canadian regulations do not allow for horizontal headlight adjustment unless the vehicle is equipped with a built-in aiming device.

Safety Risk

Headlights that are not properly adjusted could cause reduced visibility or glare for oncoming drivers, and could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the headlights. If an incorrect adjustment plug is found, it will be replaced with the correct plug.

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Ref #2019-480 Campaign : 66 82 19RC
2019-10-01 14 323 units

Visual System

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, the rearview camera does not return to the default settings when it turns on. This could make the rearview image difficult to see if a driver had previously adjusted the camera display brightness at or near the lowest setting, and contrast at or near the highest setting. Canadian regulations require that the rearview display returns to the default view each time the camera is turned on.

Safety Risk

Reduced rear visibility could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the rearview camera. Drivers are recommended not to adjust the display brightness at or near the lowest setting, and contrast at or near the highest setting, until this recall is completed.

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