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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 20V700📅 Nov 13, 2020

2020–2021 BMW Z4 & 2020–2021 Toyota Supra recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
20V700000
Manufacturer recall #
Toyota: 20TB16
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
49
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-525-7417
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 18, 2020
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 20V700 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 20V700?

2020–2021 BMW Z4 & 2020–2021 Toyota Supra. 49 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized BMW dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-525-7417.