BMW Z4 2019: ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V732000

Make Model Year
BMW Z4 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-12-13 2019-10-15 2019-10-16

Production Dates: 2018-05-24 - 2019-04-03

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 217

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i, 330i xDrive, and 2019 Z4 vehicles. The needle roller bearings of the counterbalance shafts may have been improperly installed, potentially causing the counterbalance shaft to loosen.

Consequence

If the counterbalance shaft loosens, severe engine damage could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.