The worst 2020 BMW 550E problems
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Recalls 1
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- 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."
- 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.
Recall number 20V598000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 BMW 550E 14
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
- Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking,...
- The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3)....
- Situation
- Engine will crank but not start
- Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle
- Pressure control valve (pcv) extended ltd wty 15 years/150,000 miles
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Questions about the 2020 BMW 550E
Is the 2020 BMW 550E reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2020 BMW 550E.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 BMW 550E?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2020 BMW 550E have?
1 recall, covering back over prevention.
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