Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The rearview camera on your vehicle takes pictures of the area behind your car. In some 2020-2021 models, a small part of the image might be cut off.
Risk if Unfixed
If you rely only on the camera, the missing part of the image could increase your risk of a crash or injury, especially when reversing.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check the camera and update its software to provide a clearer view, all for free. They'll do this once you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — 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.
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