BMW recalls 2020 M5 vehicles with potential rearview camera image obstruction, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for software update by November 18, 2020.
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
BMW is recalling certain 2020 M5 vehicles because the rearview camera image may be slightly obscured, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury if the driver relies solely on this image for rear visibility.
The rearview camera image may be slightly obscured in some 2020 M5 vehicles. This means drivers who depend on this camera for rear visibility could have a reduced view, increasing the chance of a crash or injury.
Owners of 2020 BMW M5 vehicles are affected. Drivers who rely on the rearview camera image for rear visibility are at higher risk.
Check if your vehicle is a 2020 BMW M5. The recall covers specific 2020-2021 model years and trim levels listed in the official notice.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a software update at a dealer.
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.
The rearview camera image may be slightly obscured in some 2020 M5 vehicles, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury if the driver relies solely on this image for rear visibility.
Check if your vehicle is a 2020 BMW M5. The recall covers specific 2020-2021 model years and trim levels listed in the official notice.
Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a software update at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V598000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 20V598000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
