https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW 430i. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:49:12 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#recall-26V438000-bmw-bmw-430i-2023 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Supra, 2022-2025 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2023 5 Series, 2022-2026 Z4, 2023-2024 4 Series Gran Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 4 Series Coupe, 3 Series, 2021-2025 X4, and 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal compo https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2176362 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT There are hundred of restraint system malfunctions in BMWs especially the 2020 to 2022. To a catastrophic hard impact collision to a fender bender could result in life altering injuries, paralysis, and death. I bought this vehicle to feel safe when driving. I am afraid to let me nineteen year old son drive it because if there is any kind of collision he or any passenger in the car would not be pro https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2174120 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 BMW 430I. The contact stated that there was a coolant leak. The contact stated that the engine overheated and the vehicle stalled while driving. The message "Engine Overheating - Stop Vehicle Immediately" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the coolant housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was rep https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2173903 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving on highway 880 today around 12:52pm, my moon roof exploded. I did not see any object land on me. I researched online and recall has been done on my moonroof same model previously. I suspect my moonroof was defective. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2173246 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact called for the owner of the 2021 BMW 430I. The owner received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#recall-26V056000-bmw-bmw-430i-2023 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine star https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#recall-26V056000-bmw-bmw-430i-2022 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine star https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#recall-26V056000-bmw-bmw-430i-2021 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine star https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2167736 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT A few months ago, June 18, 2025 my 2018 BMW 430i convertible, which has 57,202 miles on the odometer, alerted me that the passenger side restraint system was malfunctioning. BMW declined to address the issue. Now, I am receiving the same notification for the driver side. Once again, BMW refuses to provide repairs. This poses a significant safety risk, as my airbags could potentially deploy unexp https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2167737 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT A few months ago, June 18, 2025 my 2018 BMW 430i convertible, which has 57,202 miles on the odometer, alerted me that the passenger side restraint system was malfunctioning. BMW declined to address the issue. Now, I am receiving the same notification for the driver side. Once again, BMW refuses to provide repairs. This poses a significant safety risk, as my airbags could potentially deploy unexp https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2164390 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The component that malfunctioned is the engine starter relay, which is subject to an open BMW/NHTSA safety recall (issued September 2025) due to potential corrosion causing overheating, short circuits, and vehicle fire risk. The recall specifically advises parking the vehicle outside and away from structures until repaired. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request.My safety and the saf https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2162334 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 BMW 430I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufac https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2159534 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 BMW 430I. The contact had received a recall letter from the manufacturer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System). The contact called the local dealer and was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Th https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2153665 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the seatbelt, airbag, and occupant detection system in my 2019 BMW 430i. At the time of purchase, the vehicle’s software had not been updated since 2018. Because the software was so outdated, multiple safety-related fault codes did not appear during the dealer’s pre-sale inspection or during initial diagnostic checks. During a later service appoi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2153666 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the seatbelt, airbag, and occupant detection system in my 2019 BMW 430i. At the time of purchase, the vehicle’s software had not been updated since 2018. Because the software was so outdated, multiple safety-related fault codes did not appear during the dealer’s pre-sale inspection or during initial diagnostic checks. During a later service appoi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2153667 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the seatbelt, airbag, and occupant detection system in my 2019 BMW 430i. At the time of purchase, the vehicle’s software had not been updated since 2018. Because the software was so outdated, multiple safety-related fault codes did not appear during the dealer’s pre-sale inspection or during initial diagnostic checks. During a later service appoi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2152553 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Due to the severity of the current safety recall i am reaching out for BMW to supply a correction/remedy for the starter issue. This issue is causing added anxiety and this being my only reliable transportation is troublesome. If they are unable to fix the issue I am asking that they buy the car back so people can get other vehicles that don't run the risk of spontaneously combusting. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2149768 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Since September 2025 no remedy is available for my vehicle. Due to safety concerns and recall instructions I’ve been unable to drive the car. I’ve called BMW customer service as well as dealer and no resolve. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2148536 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The rear vision camera deactivated itself when the park assist system is turned off. No image is provided to the driver. This makes it harder to see what is behind the vehicle when reversing and could lead to an accident. This can occur in the middle of a reversing event. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2143452 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rear window does not work. This car collects water from the windows which pools inside the window panel. Eventually, the pooled water damages the window motor and window regulator. Once the window stops working, the convertible top no longer works. This issue is reported all over youtube and google searches. The worse part is that to fix this, mechanics have to manually bring down the convertible https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2140487 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The airbags did not deploy upon impact from head on collision into another vehicle. The vehicle was towed and the other vehicle’s airbags did deploy that was involved in the collision. There was a police report filed & the insurance company has picked up the vehicle for them to complete an inspection & evaluation. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2134881 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2134882 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2134883 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#recall-25V636000-bmw-bmw-430i-2022 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#recall-25V636000-bmw-bmw-430i-2021 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2130019 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT We were driving the vehicle on a vacation, and am error came on that the gear was malfunction and parking will disable vehicle. At this fine, we kept trying to clear the message to be able to view navigation, and error message kept coming back making it impossible to drive. We then parked the vehicle and had vehicle towed. Tow could not put car in neutral, and had to physically pull vehicle on https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2123976 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the coolant reservoir was empty, even though it had been refilled two weeks prior. The low coolant wa https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2120682 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 BMW 430I. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for routine service, and the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the water pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. The low coolant level warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLI https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-430i#complaint-2120683 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 BMW 430I. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for routine service, and the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the water pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. The low coolant level warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLI