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Buying a used 2020 BMW M550I? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2020 M550i's recall record is unusual for being almost entirely about the backup camera: three separate campaigns covering an image that may fail, a picture that can vanish, and a partly blocked view on X3, X4 and 5 Series cars. All are medium or low severity, with no stop-driving or park-outside warnings. Two unverified NHTSA complaints, with no crashes, fires or injuries, mention power train, fuel system and gasoline rather than the camera.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm all three backup camera recalls were closed out by VIN
- Cycle into reverse several times to check the camera image holds
- Ask about any fuel system or drivetrain repairs in service history
- Open recalls are repaired free at any BMW dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 BMW M550I
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW backup camera may show partial or blank image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| BMW and Toyota Supra backup camera picture can vanish | Back Over Prevention | low |
| BMW X3, X4 and 5 Series backup camera partly blocked | Back Over Prevention | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
2 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | None found |
| Fuel System | 1 | None found |