Recall 20V-516: Headlamp Adjustment Plugs – 2019-2020 BMW Z4

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Z4 sDrive30i

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August 27, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V516000

Horizontal Headlamp Adjustment Possible/FMVSS 108

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.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V516

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components  EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 4,265

Summary

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.”

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.

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.

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