The 2020 BMW 745LE has 3 recalls, the most serious involving a software condition that can cut braking assist during engine start, requiring noticeably more pedal force to slow the vehicle.
The remaining two recalls both affect rear visibility when reversing. In one, the backup camera can fail to display any image at all, leaving the driver with no camera view of what is behind the vehicle. The other involves a software issue where the rearview camera image may be missing or show a reduced field of view while backing up. Prior repair attempts for these camera issues did not fully resolve the problem across all affected vehicles, which is why separate campaigns exist. In either case, a driver relying on the camera screen rather than mirrors alone may not see a pedestrian, cyclist, or obstacle behind the car.
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.
