BMW 540I, 640I +20 more: Back over prevention — camera

Affects BMW 540I, 640I, M5, 540D, X5, Z4, X6, 745LE, 530E, 330I, X4, X3, X7, 740LE, M340I, M550I, 840I, 750LI, M850I, 840XI, 530I, 740LI · 2018–2020 — about 257K vehicles.

The hazard

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

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