BMW X3 2020: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V443000

Make Model Year
BMW X3 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-08-14 2020-07-29 2020-07-29

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 111

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive40i, X3 xDrive40i and X3M40i vehicles. These vehicles were not programmed with rearview camera software during assembly, therefore, when the transmission is shifted to reverse, a rearview image is not displayed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Consequence

An inoperative rearview camera display can increase the risk of a crash when reversing.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will program the affected vehicles with rearview camera software, free of charge. The recall began August 14, 2020. All vehicles have been remedied as of November 9, 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.