BMW 2020 BMW 530I Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2020 BMW 530I
Brand
BMW
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2020
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020 BMW 530I vehicles due to back over prevention: sensing system: camera issues. If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026