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2020 BMW 8 Series BACK OVER PREVENTION Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Standard NHTSA Filing

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BACK OVER PREVENTION Safety Recalls

Standard NHTSA Filing #21V096000 Plain English
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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The rearview camera system in your vehicle provides a view of what's behind you when you shift into Reverse. In some cases, a small part of this image may be hidden or the screen may not turn on.
Risk if Unfixed
If you rely only on the rearview camera, a reduced or missing view could increase the risk of a crash or injury, especially when reversing into a tight space or around obstacles.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check and update the rearview camera software if needed, at no charge to you. This update is free, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2021 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Standard NHTSA Filing #19V684000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The back-up camera system in your vehicle shows you what's behind you when you're reversing. However, in certain models, the display settings can be adjusted to hide the camera view, even when you're in reverse.
Risk if Unfixed
If the camera view is hidden, you won't be able to see what's behind you while reversing, which could lead to a crash if you don't check your surroundings manually.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the camera software to ensure the display shows the correct view when you're in reverse – at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification when the update is ready.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other BMW 8 Series 2020 Recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall

Other BMW 8 Series Years

2026
1 recall
2025
2 recalls
2024
2 recalls
2023
3 recalls
2022
2 recalls
2021
5 recalls
2019
3 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2020 BMW 8 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 2 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA recall for the 2020 BMW 8 Series? (Campaign #21V096000)

The rearview camera system in your vehicle provides a view of what's behind you when you shift into Reverse. In some cases, a small part of this image may be hidden or the screen may not turn on. If you rely only on the rearview camera, a reduced or missing view could increase the risk of a crash or injury, especially when reversing into a tight space or around obstacles. Your BMW dealer will check and update the rearview camera software if needed, at no charge to you. This update is free, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2021 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.

What is the BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA recall for the 2020 BMW 8 Series? (Campaign #19V684000)

The back-up camera system in your vehicle shows you what's behind you when you're reversing. However, in certain models, the display settings can be adjusted to hide the camera view, even when you're in reverse. If the camera view is hidden, you won't be able to see what's behind you while reversing, which could lead to a crash if you don't check your surroundings manually. Your BMW dealer will update the camera software to ensure the display shows the correct view when you're in reverse – at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification when the update is ready.