BMW 550E (2021) – 20V598000

Defect Description For Recall

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.”

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

550E

Year

2021

Recall Campaign Number

20V598000

Component Description

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

Effect Of Defect

If The Driver Relies On Only The ReaRVIew Camera Image, The Reduced ReaRVIew Image View Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash Or Injury.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

312

Date Owners Notified

20201118

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20200930

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

111