— BMW is recalling more than 257,000 vehicles because of problems with the image displays of the backup cameras.
Included in the recall is the Toyota Supra which was created in partnership with BMW.
- 2018 BMW 540d
- 2018-2020 BMW 530i
- 2018-2020 BMW 530i xDrive
- 2018-2020 BMW 540i
- 2018-2020 BMW 540i xDrive
- 2018-2020 BMW M550i xDrive
- 2018-2020 BMW M5
- 2018-2020 BMW 530e
- 2018-2020 BMW 530e xDrive
- 2018-2020 BMW X3 sDrive
- 2018-2020 BMW X3 xDrive
- 2018-2020 BMW X3 M40i
- 2018-2020 BMW X3 M
- 2019-2020 BMW X4 xDrive
- 2019-2020 BMW X4 M40i
- 2019-2020 BMW X4 M
- 2019-2020 BMW X7 xDrive
- 2019-2020 BMW X7 M50i
- 2019-2020 BMW 740Li
- 2019-2020 BMW 740Li xDrive
- 2019-2020 BMW 750Li
- 2019-2020 BMW 750Li xDrive
- 2019-2020 BMW 8 Series Convertible
- 2019-2020 BMW Coupe 840i
- 2019-2020 BMW 840i xDrive
- 2019-2020 BMW M850i xDrive
- 2019-2020 BMW X5 sDrive
- 2019-2020 BMW X5 xDrive
- 2019-2020 BMW X5 M50i
- 2019-2020 BMW X6 xDrive
- 2019-2020 BMW X6 M50i
- 2019-2020 BMW 330i
- 2019-2020 BMW 330i xDrive
- 2019-2020 BMW M340i
- 2019-2020 BMW M340i xDrive
- 2019-2020 BMW Z4 sDrive
- 2019-2020 BMW Z4 M40i
- 2019-2020 BMW 740Le xDrive
- 2019-2020 BMW 745Le xDrive
- 2018-2019 BMW 640i xDrive Gran Turismo
- 2018-2019 Rolls-Royce Phantom
- 2019 BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe
- 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan
- 2020 Toyota Supra
According to BMW, a driver could adjust the settings of the backup camera and display screen in such a way the rear image can't be seen. Then the system will save that setting the next time the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE.
The automaker learned about the problem when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration contacted BMW about the backup camera system in a 2019 X4. BMW was asked to investigate and the automaker determined multiple models didn't conform to federal standards.
The standard is FMVSS 111 Section 5.5.6 which requires that a specified image of the area behind the vehicle be displayed each time the vehicle begins a backing event.
BMW says the faulty condition can occur if a driver adjusts the image shown by the backup camera system at or near the lowest brightness setting and at or near the highest contrast setting. In addition, Toyota recommends that drivers adjust the brightness and contrast to help them see the backup camera image.
Dealers will update the software for the backup cameras once the BMW recall begins November 19, 2019.
Affected customers who want to learn more may call BMW at 800-525-7417, Rolls-Royce at 877-877-3735 or Toyota at 888-270-9371.