Recall 19V850 covers 245 2020 BMW 330I, BMW Z4, and Toyota Supra vehicles for headlight control unit failure. Repair is free at franchised BMW dealers.
BMW is recalling 245 2020 330I, Supra, and Z4 vehicles because the headlight control units can fail, causing one or both headlights to go out. Headlight failure can reduce driver visibility and increase crash risk; BMW dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The headlight control unit on affected 2020 330I, Supra, and Z4 vehicles is the small electronic module that tells the headlamp when and how to operate. It takes signals from the vehicle and controls the lighting hardware so the left and right headlights illuminate as intended.
BMW traced the defect to the printed circuit board inside the headlamp control unit. A printed circuit board is the flat electronic board that holds and connects small components. During supplier production, debris on a centering pin interfered with board alignment. That misalignment placed stress on a capacitor, which is an electronic part on the board, and the stressed component can lead to loss of headlamp function.
Drivers are alerted by a message in the instrument cluster. They can also hear a higher-than-frequency clicking sound from the turn signal before the headlamp stops working.
Who's affected?
Covers three 2020 model lines under the same headlight component.
| 2020 BMW 330I | Headlights |
|---|---|
| 2020 Toyota Supra | Headlights |
| 2020 BMW Z4 | Headlights |
| Units affected | 245 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 10 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
Headlight failure can reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Watch for an instrument cluster message or an unusually fast turn signal clicking sound, and schedule the repair soon if either appears. Repair is free at any franchised BMW dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 BMW 330I, Toyota Supra, or BMW Z4 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised BMW dealer, or a Toyota dealer if you own a Supra, to schedule the free headlight control unit replacement that fixes the headlight failure.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 19V850 when you call.
- Use extra caution at night until the repair is complete; headlight failure can reduce visibility.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a BMW technician replaces the headlight control units covered by recall 19V850. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. The repair addresses control units that can fail and leave one or both headlights out. If you've already paid out of pocket for this headlight control unit repair, BMW's general reimbursement plan on file covers documented expenses. Bring repair paperwork to the service desk when you schedule the recall work.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 27, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 27, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| November 27, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 17, 2020 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 17, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 24, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V850?
Recall 19V850 covers 245 2020 BMW 330I, Toyota Supra, and BMW Z4 vehicles with headlight control units that can fail and cause one or both headlights to stop working. Dealers will replace the headlight control units for free.
What should I do if my 2020 BMW 330I, Toyota Supra, or BMW Z4 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V850. If it is, contact the dealer for your vehicle brand and schedule the headlight control unit replacement. Reference recall number 19V850 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the recall remedy says dealers will replace the headlight control units free of charge. BMW customer service is available at 1-800-525-7417.
What is the safety risk from recall 19V850?
The safety risk is reduced driver visibility from headlight failure. If one or both headlights stop working, the driver has less light on the road and crash risk increases. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free headlight control unit replacement with the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V850000 |
|---|---|
| BMW customer service | 1-800-525-7417 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V850 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V850000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →