BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra Headlights May Be Misaligned
high How serious is it? About this label
Horizontally adjusted headlamps could increase glare for oncoming drivers or reduce visibility for the vehicle's own driver, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 20V516000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Part affected | Exterior Lighting:headlights |
| Vehicles covered | 3 model/year combinations, model years 2019–2020 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra vehicles, the headlamps can be adjusted horizontally, which does not meet federal lighting requirements.
What you should do
2. Contact a BMW dealer (1-800-525-7417) or Toyota dealer (1-888-270-9371) for an inspection.
3. Any needed correction 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 20V516000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (3)
Who to contact
BMW — official BMW recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-525-7417
Toyota — official Toyota recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-331-4331
The bigger picture
- BMW Exterior Lighting Recalls Cover Headlight Failures and Loose Lamps · all 10 BMW recalls in this area
- Toyota Exterior Lighting Recalls Cover Headlights, Signals and Reverse Lights · all 10 Toyota recalls in this area
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- Nov 12, 2020BMW Z4, Toyota Supra Fuel Tank May Leakcritical
Official notice
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The headlamps are able to be adjusted horizontally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
- Safety risk
- Should the headlamps be adjusted horizontally, there could be increased glare and reduced visibility for oncoming drivers, or reduced visibility for the vehicle operator, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp vertical and horizontal adjustment plugs, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. BMW owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.