NHTSA Recall 20V598000: Camera (back over prevention)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 312 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the BMW 530I.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V598000 |
|---|---|
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA |
| Report received | September 30, 2020 |
| Owner notification | November 18, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V598000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 530I | 2020, 2021 |
| BMW 540I | 2020, 2021 |
| BMW 550E | 2020, 2021 |
| BMW M5 | 2020, 2021 |
| BMW M550I | 2020, 2021 |
| BMW X3 | 2020, 2021 |
| BMW X4 | 2020, 2021 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.