2020 Bmw X7 | 2019 Bmw X7 | 2019 Bmw X4 | 2020 Bmw M340i | 2021 Bmw M340i | 2019 Bmw M340i | 2021 Bmw M440i | 2021 Bmw M550i | 2019 Bmw X3 | 2020 Bmw X3 | 2020 Bmw X5 | 2021 Bmw 530e | 2019 Bmw 840i | 2021 Bmw 330i | 2019 Bmw M850i | 2021 Bmw X3 | 2021 Bmw X4 | 2020 Bmw X4 | 2021 Bmw X6 | 2020 Bmw X6 — Back over prevention: software
Published February 19, 2021 · Recall initiated: February 19, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V096000, published February 19, 2021. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2020 Bmw X7 | 2019 Bmw X7 | 2019 Bmw X4 | 2020 Bmw M340i | 2021 Bmw M340i | 2019 Bmw M340i | 2021 Bmw M440i | 2021 Bmw M550i | 2019 Bmw X3 | 2020 Bmw X3 | 2020 Bmw X5 | 2021 Bmw 530e | 2019 Bmw 840i | 2021 Bmw 330i | 2019 Bmw M850i | 2021 Bmw X3 | 2021 Bmw X4 | 2020 Bmw X4 | 2021 Bmw X6 | 2020 Bmw X6 — Back over prevention: software.
What's the hazard
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.
What to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- X7
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2020 BMW X7 | 2019 BMW X7 | 2019 BMW X4 | 2020 BMW M340I | 2021 BMW M340I | 2019 BMW M340I | 2021 BMW M440I | 2021 BMW M550I | 2019 BMW X3 | 2020 BMW X3 | 2020 BMW X5 | 2021 BMW 530E | 2019 BMW 840I | 2021 BMW 330I | 2019 BMW M850I | 2021 BMW X3 | 2021 BMW X4 | 2020 BMW X4 | 2021 BMW X6 | 2020 BMW X6
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Bmw X7 | 2019 Bmw X7 | 2019 Bmw X4 | 2020 Bmw M340i | 2021 Bmw M340i | 2019 Bmw M340i | 2021 Bmw M440i | 2021 Bmw M550i | 2019 Bmw X3 | 2020 Bmw X3 | 2020 Bmw X5 | 2021 Bmw 530e | 2019 Bmw 840i | 2021 Bmw 330i | 2019 Bmw M850i | 2021 Bmw X3 | 2021 Bmw X4 | 2020 Bmw X4 | 2021 Bmw X6 | 2020 Bmw X6 — Back over prevention: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V096000 on February 19, 2021. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.
What should I do if I have this product?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: X7.