NHTSA recall 20V-516 (20V516000)
exterior lighting recall reported August 27, 2020 - about 4,265 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V516000
- Also written as
- 20V-516
- Reported
- August 27, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,265
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-516 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.