BMW 430i complaints by model year
123 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 36 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
BMW 430i recalls (17)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one 430i model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V056000 | Jan 30, 2026 | Starter Motor May Overheat and Cause a Fire | 2021–2024 | 32.2% |
| 25V643000 | Sep 25, 2025 | Improperly Connected Battery Cables | 2026 | 100% |
| 25V636000 | Sep 23, 2025 | Engine Starter May Corrode and Overheat | 2021, 2022 | 60.3% |
| 25V202000 | Apr 1, 2025 | Starter-Generator Electrical Connection May Fail | 2025 | 97.3% |
| 23V863000 | Dec 20, 2023 | Cylinder Head Cover may Crack and Leak Oil | 2024 | 100% |
| 23V584000 | Aug 16, 2023 | Seat Belt Audio Chime Malfunction/FMVSS 208 | 2021, 2022 | 91% |
| 23V118000 | Feb 23, 2023 | Unlocked Door May Open During Crash | 2022, 2023 | 97.5% |
| 22V267000 | Apr 20, 2022 | Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118 | 2022 | 99.2% |
| 21V554000 | Jul 21, 2021 | Passenger Seat Belt Malfunction/FMVSS 208 | 2021 | 98.8% |
| 21V176000 | Mar 15, 2021 | Head-Thorax Air Bag May Not Deploy Correctly | 2021 | 100% |
| 21V096000 | Feb 19, 2021 | Rearview Camera Image Malfunction/FMVSS 111 | 2021 | 97.6% |
| 19V352000 | May 9, 2019 | Knee Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly | 2019, 2020 | 99.3% |
| 18V533000 | Aug 15, 2018 | Passenger Air Bag Incorrectly Manufactured | 2019 | 100% |
| 18V465000 | Jul 11, 2018 | Crankshaft Sensor Firmware may Cause Stall | 2019 | 98.2% |
| 17V507000 | Aug 16, 2017 | Seat Belt may not Restrain in a Crash | 2018 | 97% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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BMW 430i FAQ
How many recalls has the BMW 430i had?
NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns that cover at least one BMW 430i model year from 2017 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which BMW 430i year has the most complaints?
Among the last 5 model years with settled counts, the 2018 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (36) and the 2020 the fewest (5). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common BMW 430i problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the engine, electrical system, unknown or other in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the BMW 430i get?
EPA rates the 2026 BMW 430i at 30 to 31 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.