2019–2021 BMW (21 models) Backup Camera / Back-Over Prevention Recall 21V096000

NHTSA recall 21V096000 covers about 13,858 2019–2021 BMW (21 models) vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Feb 19, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V096000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

13,858
vehicles affected (potential)
2019–2021
model years
Feb 19, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Backup camera / back-over prevention (software)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

The risk

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.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Apr 16, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

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.safercar.gov.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
BMW 330E2020–2021—
BMW 330I2019–2021—
BMW 430I2021—
BMW 530E2020–2021—
BMW 530I2020–2021—
BMW 540I2020–2021—
BMW 740I2020–2021—
BMW 745LE2020–2021—
BMW 750Li2020–2021All 750Li recallsYears to avoid
BMW 840I2019–2021—
BMW M340I2019–2021—
BMW M440I2021—
BMW M550I2020–2021—
BMW M760I2020–2021—
BMW M82019–2021—
BMW M850I2019–2021—
BMW X32019–2021All X3 recallsYears to avoid
BMW X42019–2021—
BMW X52019–2021All X5 recallsYears to avoid
BMW X62020–2021All X6 recallsYears to avoid
BMW X72019–2021—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Feb 19, 2021
Owner notification
Apr 16, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Safety standard (FMVSS)
111

Check your VIN for 21V096000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V096000 is open, call any BMW dealer's service department and give them the recall number. The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V096000?

NHTSA recall 21V096000 covers about 13,858 2019–2021 BMW (21 models) vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Feb 19, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V096000?

NHTSA's record for 21V096000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "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." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V096000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any BMW dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V096000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Apr 16, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V096000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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