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BMW X3, X4 and 5 Series backup camera partly blocked

NHTSA campaign 20V598000 · Reported 2020-09-30 · BMW of North America, LLC

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If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

On these BMWs, a small part of the picture from the backup camera may be slightly blocked, so you do not see everything behind the car that you should. The rest of the camera view still works. If you back up using only the screen and do not also look over your shoulder or check your mirrors, you could miss a person or object in the hidden area. A dealer will check the camera and load updated software if needed.

What you should do

1. Verify your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls against campaign 20V598000.
2. Ask your BMW dealer to inspect the rearview camera and reprogram it if needed — there is no charge.
3. Call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 if you have questions or need help finding a dealer.

Affected vehicles (8)

Who to contact

BMW — official BMW recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-525-7417

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Official notice

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Summary
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."
Safety 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.