Bmw / Toyota recall: Steering
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra 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.
What could happen
A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 330I 2019–2020
- Bmw M340I 2019–2020
- Bmw X3 2020
- Bmw X4 2020
- Bmw Z4 2019
- Toyota Supra 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V355000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 15, 2020
- Owners notified
- Aug 14, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,779
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- Toyota: 20TA09
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system Jan 30, 2026
- Bmw recall: Visibility Oct 8, 2025
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system Sep 23, 2025
- Bmw recall: Structure Dec 5, 2024
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Aug 13, 2024
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Power train Dec 6, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.