2020 BMW X3 Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 110 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2020 BMW X3, 3% of the 110 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,500 miles. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Due to a TSB (SIB 65 12 22) wherein the roof antennae leaks water and causes a short in the telemetry module, the car does not have pedestrian warning, navigation or backup camera / cross traffic warning. The car is drivable, but compromised from a safety perspective.”
NHTSA complaint #11729946, filed 2026-04“The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention camera displayed a black screen. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V096000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11663735, filed 2025-05, 21,000 miles“The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated that at night or during inclement weather while shifted in reverse, the rear-view camera displayed a distorted screen. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V684000 (Back Over Prevention) as a possible fix for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11505889, filed 2023-02, 50,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V096000Feb 19, 2021BMW 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…Covers: BMW X3 2019–2021, X4 2019–2021, X5 2019–2021 +17 more
- 20V598000Sep 30, 2020BMW 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…Covers: BMW X3 2020–2021, X4 2020–2021, M5 2020–2021 +3 more
- 20V443000Jul 29, 2020BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive40i, X3 xDrive40i and X3M40i vehicles. These vehicles were not programmed with rearview…Covers: BMW X3 2020
- 19V684000Sep 27, 2019BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3…Covers: BMW X3 2018–2020, 530I 2018–2020, M550I 2018–2020 +19 more
Related service bulletins
- 10214254Feb 1, 2022In some rare cases a customer vehicle might be excluded from one or more Remote Software Upgrade(RSU) campaigns. This SIB gives an overview how to identify these vehicles and how…
- 10205615Nov 1, 2021???Due to an unfavorable operating point primarily in the low-end torque range, the fuel vapor scavenging that takes place in that range may result in incorrect detection of a…
- 10190867Mar 1, 2021TOP VIEW CAMERA IMAGE IS MISALIGNED: The top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID).
- 10190864Mar 1, 2021WHISTLING NOISE COMING FROM FRESH AIR INLET (ENGINE COMPARTMENT): A whistling noise is present from the fresh air inlet area (engine compartment bulkhead area), in the right…
- 10184595Nov 1, 2020TOP VIEW CAMERA: The top view image of the vehicle is misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID). When the vehicle is parked in a parking spot with line…
- 10184594Nov 1, 2020SURROUND VIEW - PARKING VIEW IMAGES DISPLAYED INCORRECTLY: After programming and shifting into reverse, there may be various sporadic concerns regarding the rearview camera and…
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
Other parts of the 2020 BMW X3
35 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 BMW X3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology