BMW Recall 20V-598: Back over prevention – camera

Affected: 2020–2021 BMW 530i, 2020–2021 BMW 540i, 2020 BMW M5 and 3 more. Filed with NHTSA on September 30, 2020, covering about 312 vehicles.

The problem

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."

The 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.

The fix

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 details

NHTSA campaign20V-598 (20V598000)
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
ComponentBack over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
Report dateSeptember 30, 2020
Owners notifiedNovember 18, 2020
Vehicles affected312
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 3 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the driver assistance

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 20V-598 repair free?

Yes. BMW dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 312 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.