BMW and Toyota Recall Vehicles for Steering Tie Rod Fracture Risk
BMW and Toyota are recalling specific 2019-2020 models because a steering tie rod may fracture, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the parts free of charge.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering tie rod) that can lead to loss of control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The recall involves a total of 2,779 vehicles.
In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod. A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW, TOYOTA X4, 330I, X3, M340I
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering System
- Affected units
- 2,779
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 (6)
- X4
- 330I
- X3
- M340I
- Z4
- SUPRA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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