BMW M850I, 540I +19 more: Back over prevention — software

Affects BMW M850I, 540I, 330E, 740I, 750LI, M760I, X7, X4, M340I, M440I, M550I, X3, X5, 530E, 840I, 330I, X6, 530I, 745LE, M8, 430I · 2019–2021 — about 14K vehicles.

The hazard

If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

What to do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational