BMW 330E: Software

Date

Oct. 7, 2022

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW 330E (2023)

Component

Back Over Prevention › Software

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330e and 330e xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. After shifting into reverse, the rearview camera software may cause a portion of the rearview image to be obstructed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Potentially affected

1296

What can happen

An obstructed rearview image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-80-525-7417.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Nov. 21, 2022

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

111

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Rearview Camera Software · Rearview Camera Software · N/A

Recall number

22V747000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.