CarRecallWatchThe 2020 BMW Z4 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (2 reports).
2020 BMW Z4 recalls
Starter Relay Can Overheat and Cause a Fire
The engine starter relay can corrode over time.
Engine Software May Cause Loss of Braking Assist at Startup
The engine management software in certain vehicles may cause a loss of braking assist during engine start.
Fuel Tank Weld Can Fail, Risking Leaks and Fire
A weld joining the two halves of the fuel tank may not have been done properly, so it can fail over time.
Headlights Can Shift Sideways, Risking Glare or Poor Visibility
Certain headlamps on these vehicles can be adjusted horizontally, which means they do not fully meet federal lighting safety requirements.
Headlights may fail, reducing visibility and crash risk
Certain vehicles may have headlight control units that can fail, causing one or both headlights to go out.
Rear-view camera image can be turned off, raising crash risk
The rear-view camera display on these vehicles can be adjusted so the backup camera image no longer appears, and the system keeps that setting the next time the car is put in reverse.
Most common 2020 BMW Z4 problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
The engine starter failed on my 2020 BMW Z4 M40i. The vehicle experienced starting failures and the repair shop diagnosed a faulty/shorted engine starter assembly. The symptoms and component failure match the exact defect description of active safety recalls NHTSA 24V-576 and 25V-636 (Starter Motor Fire Risk due to electrical short circuit/overheating). However, when checking my specific 17-digit VIN, the manufacturer has excluded my vehicle from the recall population. Because this is an identical component failure that poses a severe vehicle fire and safety hazard, I am requesting that the NHTSA investigate a recall expansion to include my vehicle's production batch. I have retained the dia
Engine starter safety recall came out in September 2025, with no remedy or parts existing for fixing it. 5 months later, and no timeframe is provided for a remedy. This is a major fire risk given the amount of rain now that could corrode the starter and lead to a fire.
DON'T KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING IT. THERE IS MAJOR SQUEAKING/WHINING/GRINDING NOISE IF EVEN A TINY BIT OF WATER GETS IN THERE AND LAST COUPLE DAYS AFTER THAT. AND WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT THE SQUEAKING/WHINING GETS LOUDER. AND WHEN DOES DO THIS THE SUSPENSION IF YOU HIT EVEN A SMALL BUMP WILL BOTTOM OUT AND MAKE GRINDING NOISES. BMW HAS LOOKED AT THE CAR COUPLE TIMES FIRST TIME THEY SAID THERE WAS RUST. SECOND TIME THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT.
WAS IN A DRIVE THRU ON 9/6/2020 WAITING OUR TURN. APPROX. 7 CARS IN FRONT OF US. AS WE ARE SLOWLY MOVING UP TO ORDER, CAR IN IDLE, FOOT ON BRAKE. AS WE ARE MOVING FORWARD, WHEN WE WERE UP TO 3 CARS, STILL IDLING AND FOOT ON BRAKE, THE CAR HAD FULLY ACCELERATED, BRAKE NOT HOLDING THE CAR, INCHING FORWARD DUE TO THE FORCE OF THE ACCELERATION. TRIED TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL, WENT INTO REVERSE. TRIED AGAIN TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL, WENT INTO DRIVE, STILL INCHING FORWARD, AT THIS TIME I PUSHED THE OFF BUTTON TO STOP THE CAR. RESULT OF COLLISION WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US. WE HAVE PHOTOS BUT NOT ON THIS COMPUTER.
BMW'S LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM ACTUALLY PULLS THE CAR'S STEERING LEFT OR RIGHT, AND COULD CAUSE THE CAR TO COLLIDE WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE OR RUN OFF THE ROAD. I EXPERIENCED THIS WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. THE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM ALMOST PULLED MY VEHICLE INTO THE ADJACENT LANE.
2020 BMW Z4 questions
Does the 2020 BMW Z4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2020 BMW Z4: Starter Relay Can Overheat and Cause a Fire; Engine Software May Cause Loss of Braking Assist at Startup; Fuel Tank Weld Can Fail, Risking Leaks and Fire; Headlights Can Shift Sideways, Risking Glare or Poor Visibility; Headlights may fail, reducing visibility and crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 BMW Z4?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (2), Service Brakes (2), Engine (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 BMW Z4 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.