BMW is recalling 2020 X3 models with rearview camera software not installed, which can cause crashes when reversing. Owners must have software updated by dealers.
An inoperative rearview camera display can increase the risk of a crash when reversing.
BMW is recalling certain 2020 X3 vehicles because their rearview cameras don't display images when shifting into reverse. This can increase crash risk during reversing, especially in parking or tight spaces.
When shifting to reverse, the rearview camera fails to show a live image. This means drivers may not see obstacles behind their vehicle, increasing the chance of collisions while reversing.
Owners of 2020 BMW X3 sDrive40i, X3 xDrive40i, and X3M40i models are affected. Drivers who reverse frequently in parking lots or tight spaces are at higher risk.
Check if your 2020 X3 has a rearview camera that doesn't display an image when shifting to reverse. The recall covers sDrive40i, xDrive40i, and M40i models.
Reach out to BMW at 1-800-525-7417 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a software update.
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.
The vehicles were not programmed with rearview camera software during assembly, so the camera doesn't display images when shifting to reverse.
Check if your 2020 X3 model (sDrive40i, xDrive40i, or M40i) has a rearview camera that doesn't show an image when shifting to reverse.
The recall began August 14, 2020, and all vehicles were remedied by November 9, 2020.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V443000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 20V443000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
