CarRecallWatch- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e iPerformance vehicles. A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with updated software. The recall began November 18, 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
The rearview camera image on certain BMW vehicles may be slightly obscured in a small portion of the view. Because of this, the vehicles do not fully meet federal rear visibility requirements. If a driver relies only on the camera image when backing up, the reduced view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
BMW will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the rearview camera and, if needed, update its software. The repair is free. Until your vehicle is serviced, use your mirrors and look over your shoulder when reversing, not just the camera.
Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and you can check your VIN for open recalls to see whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 530i | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| BMW 540i | 20202021 |
| BMW 550e | 20202021 |
| BMW M5 | 20202021 |
| BMW M550I | 20202021 |
| BMW X3 | 20202021 |
| BMW X4 | 20202021 |