The 2020 BMW 745LE has 3 recalls, the most serious involving engine management software that can cut braking assist during startup, leaving the driver with only the harder-to-apply mechanical brakes.
The remaining two recalls both affect rear visibility. In one, the backup camera can fail to display any image when reversing. In the other, the camera image may be missing or reduced in size, giving the driver a partial or blank view behind the vehicle. Both conditions raise the risk of a collision while backing up.
At a glance
What can fail
During engine startup, the engine management software may disable the power braking system. You can still brake manually, but without power assist.
What the fix does
Dealers will update your engine management software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
When shifting into Reverse, the rearview camera display may show a partially obscured image or fail to illuminate, reducing rear visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and update the rearview camera software as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The backup camera display can be adjusted to hide the rear view image, and the vehicle remembers this setting when put in reverse, leaving the screen blank.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the backup camera software at no cost to restore the display functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
