BMW X3 2020: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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
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."
An inoperative rearview camera display can increase the risk of a crash when reversing.
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.
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.
