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BMW Z4 Engine Counterbalance Shaft May Loosen

NHTSA campaign 19V732000 · Reported Oct 15, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC

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If the counterbalance shaft loosens, severe engine damage could occur, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V732000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 15, 2019
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Part affected	Engine
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

The needle roller bearings that support the engine's counterbalance shaft may not have been installed correctly during manufacturing. This can allow the counterbalance shaft to loosen over time while the vehicle is being driven.

What you should do

1. Check if your VIN is affected at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a BMW dealer at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The repair — replacing the engine — is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V732000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2019 BMW Z4

Who to contact

BMW — official BMW recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-525-7417

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

BMW Engine Recalls Cover Oil Leaks and Brake Assist Loss · all 3 BMW recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: ENGINE
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i, 330i xDrive, and 2019 Z4 vehicles. The needle roller bearings of the counterbalance shafts may have been improperly installed, potentially causing the counterbalance shaft to loosen.
Safety risk: If the counterbalance shaft loosens, severe engine damage could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.