- The problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e iPerformance vehicles. A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- The risk
- If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with updated software. The recall began November 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle safety record
2020 BMW 550E Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2020 BMW 550E have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2020 for the camera.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 550E year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2020 BMW 550E recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2020 BMW 550E yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW 550E: every year compared
All 550E years2020 BMW 550E vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 BMW 550E | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2020 BMW 3 Series | 53 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2020 BMW 5 Series | 16 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2020 BMW 2 Series | 4 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2020 BMW 2 Series Gran | 4 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2020 BMW 4 Series | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2020 BMW 4 Series Gran | 3 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2020 BMW 530E | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2020 BMW 550E
Does the 2020 BMW 550E have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 BMW 550E: camera (September 2020). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2020 BMW 550E had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2020 BMW 550E a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 56 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW 550E year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2020 BMW 550E has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data