The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V732000·Announced 2019-10-15

BMW Recalls 2019-2020 330i and Z4 Models for Engine Bearing Defect

BMW is recalling 2019-2020 330i and 2019 Z4 vehicles because improperly installed counterbalance shaft bearings may loosen, causing severe engine damage and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine component failure) that explicitly states it increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe (4) rating under the rubric for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i, 330i xDrive, and 2019 Z4 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the needle roller bearings of the counterbalance shafts may have been improperly installed. This installation error can potentially cause the counterbalance shaft to loosen.

If the counterbalance shaft loosens, severe engine damage could occur, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW 330I, Z4
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Car
Hazard
Affected units
217

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • 330I
  • Z4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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