The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V747000·Announced 2022-10-07

BMW Recalls 2023 330e Models Due to Rearview Camera Software Defect

BMW is recalling 2023 330e and 330e xDrive vehicles because rearview camera software may obstruct the image, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (obstructed rear visibility increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2023 330e and 330e xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The recall involves 1,296 vehicles.

The defect involves the rearview camera software, which may cause a portion of the rearview image to be obstructed after shifting into reverse. This failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility," can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will update the rearview camera software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 21, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW 330E
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,296

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 330E

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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