EngineRecall 19V-732 · BMW vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC recall 19V-732 covers 217 BMW vehicles for a engine problem, reported to NHTSA on October 15, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q1) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V732000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the counterbalance shaft loosens, severe engine damage could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
99%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.