BMW 2020 BMW X3 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2020 BMW X3
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 X3 vehicles due to back over prevention: sensing system: camera issues. An inoperative rearview camera display can increase the risk of a crash when reversing..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive40i, X3 xDrive40i and X3M40i vehicles. These vehicles were not programmed with rearview camera software during assembly, therefore, when the transmission is shifted to reverse, a rearview image is not displayed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An inoperative rearview camera display can increase the risk of a crash when reversing.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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