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July 29, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V443000
Rearview Camera Software Not Installed/FMVSS 111
An inoperative rearview camera display can increase the risk of a crash when reversing.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V443
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION
Potential Number of Units Affected 5
Summary
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.”
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.
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.