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2020 BMW X3 recall: camera

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on July 29, 2020. It covers about 5 vehicles.

vehicles affected
5
reported
Jul 29, 2020
owners notified
Aug 14, 2020
related complaints
5

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

What is wrong
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."
Risk
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.

Recall number 20V443000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about driver assistance problems.

2020 BMW X3

Questions about recall 20V443000

Is there a recall on the 2020 BMW X3 camera?

Yes. Recall 20V443000, reported on July 29, 2020, covers about 5 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V443000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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