Total Complaints
6 filings
BMW 430I · model year
2025 BMW 430I
6 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash reports, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2025BMW430I carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 6 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2025 430I is service brakes with 2 filings, followed by unknown or other (2) and electrical system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2025 430I. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
6
Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
6 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
Recalls (1)
25V20200001/04/2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive) and X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The electrical connection between the starter-generator an
Recent Complaints
20250929CrashSERVICE BRAKES
We were driving on a local road and saw the car ahead parked at the traffic light. We began to brake from a safe distance. The car began slowing but instead of coming to a full stop, the brake resisted, the car made an odd sound, and instead the car accelerated into the car in front of us. The Tesla in front captured the odd behavior of the vehicle on camera. BMW will perform diagnostics.
20250929CrashUNKNOWN OR OTHER
We were driving on a local road and saw the car ahead parked at the traffic light. We began to brake from a safe distance. The car began slowing but instead of coming to a full stop, the brake resisted, the car made an odd sound, and instead the car accelerated into the car in front of us. The Tesla in front captured the odd behavior of the vehicle on camera. BMW will perform diagnostics.
20250929CrashFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
We were driving on a local road and saw the car ahead parked at the traffic light. We began to brake from a safe distance. The car began slowing but instead of coming to a full stop, the brake resisted, the car made an odd sound, and instead the car accelerated into the car in front of us. The Tesla in front captured the odd behavior of the vehicle on camera. BMW will perform diagnostics.
20250808CrashSERVICE BRAKES
On 8/7/2025, I pulled into my driveway very slowly, I didnât have my foot on gas as I just went to our dumpster, and pressed the brake, I through the car was off, and went to exit, instead the car suddenly accelerated i tried to break, but the car didnât stop and smashed into my garage. It is at the dealership, Wesley chapel BMW, they sent me a message that it wonât be ready today because there is recall and an issue but they have not told me what it is. I was researching and i saw whatâs called âsudden unintended acceleration.â
20250808CrashUNKNOWN OR OTHER
On 8/7/2025, I pulled into my driveway very slowly, I didnât have my foot on gas as I just went to our dumpster, and pressed the brake, I through the car was off, and went to exit, instead the car suddenly accelerated i tried to break, but the car didnât stop and smashed into my garage. It is at the dealership, Wesley chapel BMW, they sent me a message that it wonât be ready today because there is recall and an issue but they have not told me what it is. I was researching and i saw whatâs called âsudden unintended acceleration.â
20250808CrashELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On 8/7/2025, I pulled into my driveway very slowly, I didnât have my foot on gas as I just went to our dumpster, and pressed the brake, I through the car was off, and went to exit, instead the car suddenly accelerated i tried to break, but the car didnât stop and smashed into my garage. It is at the dealership, Wesley chapel BMW, they sent me a message that it wonât be ready today because there is recall and an issue but they have not told me what it is. I was researching and i saw whatâs called âsudden unintended acceleration.â
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2025 BMW 430I have?▼
The 2025 BMW 430I has 6 NHTSA complaints, 6 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2025 BMW 430I?▼
Yes, the 2025 BMW 430I has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 BMW 430I?▼
The most-complained component for the 2025 BMW 430I is SERVICE BRAKES with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include UNKNOWN OR OTHER and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2025 BMW 430I safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.