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BMW 330i Recall 19V850: Headlights may fail, reducing visibility and crash risk

NHTSA campaign 19V850, reported November 27, 2019, 245 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain vehicles may have headlight control units that can fail, causing one or both headlights to go out. Losing a headlight reduces your ability to see the road at night or in poor conditions, which increases the risk of a crash.

The headlight control units will be replaced free of charge by an authorized dealer. Owners will be notified by mail. The recall is expected to begin January 17, 2020. If you have questions, you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V850BMW of North America, LLC
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 Z4 M40i, Z4 sDrive30i, 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles as well as 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The headlight control units may fail causing a loss of one or both of the headlights.
Risk
Headlight failure can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlight control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or 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.

Affected vehicles

BMW 330i2020
BMW Z42020
Toyota Supra2020