CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A steering gear tie rod in these vehicles can become damaged when driven in certain conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces. The damage may lead to a fractured tie rod.
A damaged or fractured tie rod can affect how the vehicle handles and how well you can control it, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods at no charge. BMW owners can call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and Toyota owners can call Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 330i | 20192020 |
|---|---|
| BMW M340I | 20192020 |
| BMW X3 | 2020 |
| BMW X4 | 2020 |
| BMW Z4 | 2019 |
| Toyota Supra | 2020 |