CarRecallWatch- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive40i, X3 xDrive40i and X3M40i vehicles. These vehicles were not programmed with rearview camera software during assembly, therefore, when the transmission is shifted to reverse, a rearview image is not displayed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
- Risk
- An inoperative rearview camera display can increase the risk of a crash when reversing.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will program the affected vehicles with rearview camera software, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. All vehicles have been remedied as of November 9, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some vehicles were built without the software needed to show the rearview camera image when the transmission is in reverse. Without that image, the driver has less view behind the vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash while backing up.
The fix is a software update that dealers will install at no cost to the owner. Owners can also call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW X3 | 2020 |
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