A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles. In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod.

Actions

BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

Documents (16)

• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - TSB re Potential Loss of Vehicle Control due to Tie Rod Assembly(s)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Notification re Three 2020 Model Year Supras Potential Loss of Vehicle Control due to Tie Rod Assembly(s) Fracture NHTSA Recall No. 20V-355
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Notification re BMW Recall 20V-xxx: Steering Gear Tie Rod
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Notification re Three 2020 Model Year Supras Potential Loss of Vehicle Control due to Tie Rod Assembly(s) Fracture
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-2
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-3
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - TSB re SIB 32 01 20 RECALL 20V-355: STEERING GEAR TIE ROD
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2021-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2021-4

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