The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V700000·Announced 2020-12-11

Fuel tank weld defect may cause fuel leak and fire risk

BMW and Toyota are recalling certain 2020-2021 Z4 and Supra vehicles due to insufficient fuel tank welds that may cause fuel leaks and increase fire risk. Owners should contact their dealer for a free replacement.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect with significant hazard potential (fuel leak leading to fire risk). However, no injuries, deaths, or actual incidents have been reported, making this a precautionary recall for a theoretical risk.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020 and 2021 BMW Z4 vehicles and 2020 and 2021 Toyota Supra vehicles due to a fuel tank defect. The recall affects an estimated 49 vehicles.

The fuel tank may be insufficiently welded at the seam between the tank halves. This weld failure could result in fuel leaking from the tank.

A fuel leak increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source. No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Owners should contact their local BMW or Toyota dealer to schedule a free fuel tank replacement. The recall began on December 18, 2020. Owners may also call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
2020 BMW Z4
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
  • fuel-leak
  • fire
Affected units
49

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • Z4
  • SUPRA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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