CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Z4 and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. The weld between the fuel tank halves may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.
- Risk
- The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 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 weld joining the two halves of the fuel tank may not have been done properly, so it can fail over time. A failed weld may allow fuel to leak, which increases the risk of a fire if an ignition source is present.
The remedy is free: dealers will replace the fuel tank at no charge. BMW will notify owners directly. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners can also contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW Z4 | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| Toyota Supra | 20202021 |