2021 BMW Top View Camera Image Misalignment TSB
A manufacturer communication, NHTSA ID 10190867, addresses a condition in 2021 BMW models, including the 330i, where the top view camera image appears misaligned in the Control Information Display (CID). This issue affects the 'BACK OVER PREVENTION' system.
Gilt auch für
- BMW 330e
- 2021
- BMW 430i
- 2021
- BMW 530e
- 2021
- BMW 530i
- 2021
- BMW 540i
- 2021
- BMW 740i
- 2021
- BMW 840i
- 2021
- BMW M340i
- 2021
- BMW M440i
- 2021
- BMW M5
- 2021
- BMW M550i
- 2021
- BMW M760i
- 2021
- BMW M8
- 2021
- BMW M850i
- 2021
- BMW X3
- 2021
- BMW X4
- 2021
- BMW X5
- 2021
- BMW X6
- 2021
- BMW X7
- 2021
- BMW Z4
- 2021
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Symptoms of a Misaligned Top View Camera
The primary symptom is a "TOP VIEW CAMERA IMAGE IS MISALIGNED" message or observation in the Control Information Display (CID). This directly impacts the vehicle's "BACK OVER PREVENTION" system, which relies on accurate camera feeds. If you are experiencing a 2021 BMW 330i top view camera image is misaligned condition, you might notice distortions or incorrect stitching of the camera views, making the surround-view feature unreliable.
What Causes the Misalignment?
The manufacturer communication, NHTSA ID 10190867, describes the condition as the top view image of the vehicle being misaligned when observed in the Control Information Display (CID). This indicates a persistent visual discrepancy rather than an intermittent fault. The exact underlying cause, such as a software glitch or calibration issue, is not detailed in the summary provided.
Repair Procedure Summary
While specific repair steps are not detailed in the provided summary, manufacturer communications like this typically involve recalibration of the camera system or, in some cases, a software update for the relevant control unit. A BMW service technician would use specialized diagnostic tools to assess the camera system and perform the necessary adjustments or programming to correct the "TOP VIEW CAMERA IMAGE IS MISALIGNED" condition.
What Owners Should Do
If you own a 2021 BMW 330i or another 2021 BMW model and experience a 2021 BMW 330i top view camera image is misaligned issue, it is recommended to contact your authorized BMW service center. Reference manufacturer communication NHTSA ID 10190867 when discussing the problem. The service center can diagnose the exact cause and perform the appropriate repair to ensure the "BACK OVER PREVENTION" system functions correctly.
Source: NHTSA ID 10190867
What BMW 330i owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 16 model years.
- 818
- Owner complaints
- 39
- Recalls
- 863
- Service bulletins
- 30
- Crashes reported
- 38
- Fires reported
- 36
- Injuries reported
The 2021 model year
29 complaints, the 10th most of 16 model years on file. Owners reported 1 crash, 3 fires and 1 injury for this year, which also has 7 recalls on file.
Back Over Prevention, the system this article covers, accounts for 3 of 818 complaints (0%).
Complaints by model year
| 2001 | 116 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 45 | |
| 2003 | 77 | |
| 2004 | 113 | |
| 2006 | 219 | |
| 2017 | 42 | |
| 2018 | 32 | |
| 2019 | 41 | |
| 2020 | 53 | |
| 2021 | 29 |
Most-reported systems
- Air Bags — 246
- Exterior Lighting — 153
- Electrical System — 132
- Engine — 89
- Power Train — 44
Latest recalls for the 2021 model year
- 26V056000 — Electrical System (Jan 2026)
- 25V636000 — Electrical System (Sep 2025) — Park outside
- 23V584000 — Electrical System (Aug 2023)
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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