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NHTSA recall 20V443000

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

BMW X3

Reported Jul 29, 20205 vehicles affectedBMW of North America, LLC

The defect

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."

The risk

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

The 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.

Back over prevention › Sensing system › CameraElectrical system › Software

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Vehicles in this recall

BMW X3
2020

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.