BMW Z4 Recall R/2020/347: On Affected Vehicles There Is A Possible Failure Of The Fuel Tank Welding Joint Which…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Nov 2020
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- 0016570200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled Z4 vehicles built between 7 June 2019 and 14 October 2019. There is a possible failure of the fuel tank welding joint which could lead to leakage. The dealer will replace the fuel tank. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a possible failure of the fuel tank welding joint which could lead to leakage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ON AFFECTED VEHICLES THERE IS A POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THE FUEL TANK WELDING JOINT WHICH COULD LEAD TO LEAKAGE Defect: On affected vehicles there is a possible failure of the fuel tank welding joint which could lead to leakage. Remedy: Replace the fuel tank
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles there is a possible failure of the fuel tank welding joint which could lead to leakage.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel tank.
Are You Affected?
Z4 built between 7 June 2019 and 14 October 2019 may be included. BMW estimates 6 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the campaign code 0016570200 or the DVSA reference R/2020/347. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2020/346 on 26 Nov 2020, for on affected vehicles seat belt mounting bolts may not be securely attached. The one launched after it was R/2020/352 on 7 Dec 2020, for the damping elements may be missing from some injectors which could affect fuel lines and…. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/347, launched 30 November 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.