Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2020 M340i and one M340i xDrive vehicle. Due to improper welding, the rear center headrest may fold in the event of a rear impact crash.
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2020 BMW 3 Series Recall
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NHTSA campaign 19V600000 · 2 vehicles affected
Consequence
If the headrest folds down in a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear center headrest, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Backup Camera
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NHTSA campaign 19V684000 · 257,473 vehicles affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDr
Consequence
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
NHTSA campaign 21V096000 · 13,858 vehicles affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6
Consequence
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Engine
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 19V732000 · 217 vehicles affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
If the counterbalance shaft loosens, severe engine damage could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Trunk Lid
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NHTSA campaign 19V755000 · 325 vehicles affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 330i, 330i xDrive and M340i vehicles. The interior trunk release cable may have been improperly installed, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 401, Internal Trunk Release.
Consequence
If a person were inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the interior trunk release cable and properly install the cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Headlight
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NHTSA campaign 19V850000 · 245 vehicles affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
Headlight failure can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Seat Belt
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NHTSA campaign 19V912000 · 135 vehicles affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles. The outboard rear seat belt pretensioners may not lock as intended during a crash.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt pretensioners fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat belts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bag
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NHTSA campaign 20V164000 · 3,316 vehicles affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and 840i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Consequence
If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Corrective Action
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Tire Rod Assembly
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NHTSA campaign 20V355000 · 2,779 vehicles affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin August 7, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Seat1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 19V600000 · 2 vehicles affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2020 M340i and one M340i xDrive vehicle. Due to improper welding, the rear center headrest may fold in the event of a rear impact crash.
Consequence
If the headrest folds down in a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear center headrest, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Backup Camera2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS
NHTSA campaign 19V684000 · 257,473 vehicles affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDr
Consequence
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
NHTSA campaign 21V096000 · 13,858 vehicles affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6
Consequence
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Engine1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 19V732000 · 217 vehicles affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
If the counterbalance shaft loosens, severe engine damage could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Trunk Lid1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 19V755000 · 325 vehicles affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 330i, 330i xDrive and M340i vehicles. The interior trunk release cable may have been improperly installed, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 401, Internal Trunk Release.
Consequence
If a person were inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the interior trunk release cable and properly install the cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Headlight1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 19V850000 · 245 vehicles affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
Headlight failure can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Seat Belt1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 19V912000 · 135 vehicles affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles. The outboard rear seat belt pretensioners may not lock as intended during a crash.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt pretensioners fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat belts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bag1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 20V164000 · 3,316 vehicles affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and 840i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.
Consequence
If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Corrective Action
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Tire Rod Assembly1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL
NHTSA campaign 20V355000 · 2,779 vehicles affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin August 7, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
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Frequently Asked Questions
5 common questions answered
What recalls has NHTSA issued for the 2020 BMW 3 Series?
- NHTSA has issued 10 recalls for applicable 2020 BMW 3 Series vehicles involving the seat, backup camera, engine, trunk lid, headlight, seat belt, air bag, and tie rod assembly.
- The issues include potential headrest folding, missing or reduced rearview-camera images, engine damage, trunk-release concerns, headlight failure, seat belt pretensioner problems, improper air bag deployment, and steering-control concerns.
How do I check if my 2020 BMW 3 Series has an open recall?
- You can check your 2020 BMW 3 Series by VIN at NHTSA.gov or receive a free VIN check at our service department.
- Our team can confirm whether an applicable manufacturer remedy remains open and help arrange the repair.
How much does a 2020 BMW 3 Series recall repair cost?
- A 2020 BMW 3 Series recall repair costs nothing when completed by an authorized dealer under the manufacturer’s safety recall program.
- Applicable remedies, including inspections, software updates, replacements, and engine replacement, are performed at no charge to the owner.
Can an independent shop fix a 2020 BMW 3 Series recall?
- No; only an authorized franchise dealer performs the manufacturer remedy at no charge.
- Authorized BMW technicians use manufacturer diagnostic tools, repair procedures, and OEM parts for recall work.
Does an open recall affect the trade-in value of the 2020 BMW 3 Series?
- Buyers and dealers check recall status, so completing an open recall can help keep the trade-in process moving; visit our trade-in page to get started.
- A free VIN check can clarify whether a manufacturer remedy remains open before you discuss your vehicle’s value.
Recall Service & Dealership Highlights
Safety Comes First
NHTSA recall information identifies concerns involving the rear center headrest, rearview-camera software, counterbalance-shaft bearings, interior trunk release cable, headlight control units, rear seat belt pretensioners, front seat belt buckle sensors, and steering gear tie rods. Depending on the affected vehicle, these conditions could increase the risk of injury, crash, severe engine damage, reduced visibility, or loss of handling control. Waiting may leave a known safety issue unresolved, especially if a headlight, camera, restraint, or steering component is involved. A prompt VIN check tells you whether your 2020 BMW 3 Series needs a free manufacturer remedy.
Factory-Authorized Expertise
Herb Chambers BMW of Sudbury uses factory-trained technicians, manufacturer diagnostic tools, and OEM parts to complete BMW recall remedies correctly. Our team can inspect software and safety systems, replace affected components, and perform the applicable engine remedy according to BMW procedures. Recall repairs are performed at no charge to the owner through an authorized franchise dealer. Located in Sudbury, Massachusetts, we serve drivers from Framingham, Marlborough, Maynard, Concord, Acton, and surrounding communities. When safety matters, choose a team familiar with BMW engineering and manufacturer recall requirements.
Simple Next Steps
Start by checking your VIN through NHTSA.gov or contacting our service department for a free VIN check. If an open recall appears, bring your vehicle to Herb Chambers BMW of Sudbury so our team can confirm the campaign and perform the remedy. You can schedule an appointment online, even if you are unsure whether a repair was completed previously. Bring any manufacturer notice you received, but do not wait for paperwork to begin the process. The check is free, and eligible recall repairs are completed at no charge.