Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 19V-850 · BMW and Toyota vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC recall 19V-850 covers 245 BMW and Toyota vehicles for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on November 27, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V850000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Headlight failure can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 23 vehicles were listed as unreachable.