BMW 540I 2020: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V598000

Make Model Year
BMW 540I 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-11-18 2020-09-30 2020-09-30

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 312

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 111

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."

Consequence

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.