Storage: tank assemblyRecall 20V-700 · BMW and Toyota vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC recall 20V-700 covers 49 BMW and Toyota vehicles for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 12, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V700000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Z4 and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. The weld between the fuel tank halves may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.
The risk
The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 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
82%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.