BMW 3 Series, Z4: Steering

Affects BMW 3 Series, Z4 · 2019–2020 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain vehicles, high temperatures and excessive vibration could cause damage to the steering tie rods. If this happens, the tie rods could break. This could result in a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the steering tie rods.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational