2014 BMW 335I - BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING Failure Complaint (#b0c270)

2014 BMW 335I

  • Date of Incident: Mar-16, 2024
  • Date complaint filed: Apr-19, 2024
  • Failed components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

The backup camera flipped upside down. It's not a physical malfunction, but a software or computer issue. This is a known problem with bmw 3 series from 2014 and other years. This is not considered a recall. The image on the camera is now reversed, which is a safety hazard. Bmw will only inspect and fix the issue for hundreds if not thousands of dollars. There have been no warning lamps, messages or otherwise.

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN PatternWBA3A9G5*EN******
ManufacturerBMW AG
MakeBMW
Model335i
Model Year2014
Series3-Series
TrimSA
Body ClassSedan/Saloon
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Engine HP300
Engine KW223.71
Engine Displacement (CC)2979
Engine Displacement (CI)181.8
Primary Fuel TypeGasoline
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain Air Bags1st and 2nd Rows
Seat BeltsManual
Seat Belt PretensionerYes
Other Restraint System InfoPretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger.
Plant CityROSSLYN
Plant CountrySOUTH AFRICA
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