NHTSA Recall #19V684000 — BMW X5 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Standard NHTSA Filing Plain English 2019-09-27

What This Recall Means

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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

What Happened

Risk if Unfixed

If the rear view image is missing, you might not see obstacles, people, or other cars behind you, which could lead to a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealer will update the backup camera software to ensure the rear view image always shows up when you're in reverse - and it's free of charge. You'll get a recall notice with instructions on how to schedule the update.

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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."

Risk if unfixed

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Original NHTSA model designations: BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X3, BMW Z4, BMW M5, BMW X4, BMW X7, BMW M340i, BMW 330i, BMW 745Le, BMW 750Li, BMW 740Li, BMW M550i, BMW 530i, BMW 540i, BMW 530e, BMW M850i, TOYOTA Supra, BMW 640i, BMW 840i, BMW 540d

Affected Vehicles

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Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #19V684000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2020 BMW X5 safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. 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 X5? (Campaign #19V684000)

The backup camera in your vehicle helps you see what's behind you while you're in reverse. In some BMW models, the camera settings can be adjusted to hide the rear view image, making it hard to see what's behind you. If the rear view image is missing, you might not see obstacles, people, or other cars behind you, which could lead to a crash. Your BMW dealer will update the backup camera software to ensure the rear view image always shows up when you're in reverse - and it's free of charge. You'll get a recall notice with instructions on how to schedule the update.