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Bmw 430i

18 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V438000·2026-07-08

    BMW and Toyota vehicles recalled due to engine starter fire risk

    BMW of North America, LLC is recalling various BMW and Toyota Supra models because the engine starter may overheat and catch fire.

    Product
    TOYOTA — TOYOTA, BMW SUPRA, Z4, X4, X3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V643000·2025-09-25

    BMW Recalls 2026 M4 and 430i Vehicles for Fire Risk

    BMW is recalling 2026 M4 and 430i vehicles because improperly connected battery cables may cause engine stalls or fires.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 430I, M4
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V056000·2026-01-30

    BMW and Toyota Supra engine starters may overheat and catch fire

    BMW is recalling certain 2021-2024 BMW models and 2021-2023 Toyota Supra vehicles because the engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, TOYOTA 430I, Z4, 330I, 530I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V636000·2025-09-23

    BMW and Toyota Supra starter relays can corrode and short circuit

    BMW is recalling certain 2019-2022 BMW models and the Toyota Supra because the engine starter relay may corrode, overheat and short circuit. Owners are told to park outside until repaired.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, TOYOTA 530I, SUPRA, Z4, X3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V202000·2025-04-01

    2025 BMW vehicles recalled for loose starter-generator connection defect

    BMW is recalling certain 2025 BMW vehicles because the electrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose, potentially causing engine stall or fire.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 430I, 330I, X3, 430I XDRIVE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V584000·2023-08-16

    BMW vehicles with defective seat belt warning software recalled

    BMW is recalling 2019-2022 330i, M340i, and other models due to receiver audio module software that may fail to generate proper seat belt warnings, increasing crash injury risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW M340I, 228I, M440I, 330I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V118000·2023-02-23

    2022-2023 BMW M3 Door Locking Software Defect Recall

    BMW is recalling certain 2022-2023 models due to a door locking software defect. Faulty ECU programming may prevent doors from locking while driving, increasing crash injury risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW I4, M440I, M340I, 430I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V267000·2022-04-20

    Certain BMW Vehicles: Sunroof May Close Without Key Fob Present

    BMW is recalling 2019-2023 X5, X6, X7, and 4 Series vehicles because the sunroof may close without the key fob inside, creating injury risk. Dealers will reprogram the control unit free of charge.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X7, X5, X6, M440I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V554000·2021-07-21

    2021 BMW X2 Seat Belt Retractor Defect Increases Injury Risk

    BMW is recalling certain 2021 X2 vehicles because the passenger seat belt retractor may deactivate early, failing to comply with federal safety standards. The defective retractor could increase injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    MINI — MINI, BMW, TOYOTA COOPER SE, X1, 530I, 228I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V176000·2021-03-15

    2021 BMW 430i and M440i side-thorax airbags may fail to deploy

    2021 BMW 430i and M440i models have defective side-thorax airbags that may not deploy during side-impact crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact their dealer for a free software update.

    Product
    BMW — BMW M440I, 430I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V096000·2021-02-19

    BMW Recalls Multiple 2019-2021 Models for Rearview Camera Software Issues

    BMW is recalling 13,858 vehicles from 2019-2021 model years due to rearview camera software issues that may obscure visibility when reversing. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

    Product
    BMW — BMW M850I, 540I, 330E, 740I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V352000·2019-05-09

    BMW Recalls 2019-2020 Models for Improperly Folded Knee Air Bags

    BMW is recalling specific 2019-2020 models because knee air bag assemblies may be improperly folded and assembled. This defect could prevent the air bags from deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

    Product
    BMW — BMW M2, 330I, 430I, 440I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V533000·2018-08-15

    BMW Recalls 2019 430i and 440i Models for Air Bag Defect

    BMW is recalling three 2019 430i and 440i vehicles because the front passenger air bag inflator may be defective, potentially affecting deployment in a crash.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 430I, 440I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V465000·2018-07-11

    BMW and MINI Recall 5,309 Vehicles for Crankshaft Sensor Defect

    BMW is recalling 5,309 vehicles because a crankshaft sensor firmware error may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MINI — MINI, BMW JCW, X2, COUNTRYMAN, CLUBMAN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V507000·2017-08-16

    BMW Recalls 2018 M4, 430i, and 440i Convertibles for Seat Belt Defect

    BMW is recalling 2018 M4, 430i, and 440i convertibles because front seat belts may fail to restrain occupants in a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace affected assemblies free of charge.

    Product
    BMW — BMW M4, 430I, 440I
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V115000·2017-02-23

    BMW and Rolls-Royce Recall Vehicles for Air Bag Initiator Defect

    BMW is recalling 2017 430i, 440i, M4, and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles because seat-mounted air bag inflator initiators may fail to ignite during a crash.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, ROLLS-ROYCE 430I, 440I, M4, DAWN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V914000·2016-12-20

    BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce Recall for Air Bag Initiator Defect

    BMW is recalling 2016-2017 vehicles because seat-mounted air bag initiators may fail to ignite, preventing deployment and increasing injury risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, MINI, ROLLS-ROYCE X1 SAV, 550I, M5, 535D
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • PE13030 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
  • EA12002 Engineering Analysis · electrical system
  • PE11025 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system
  • EA09019 Engineering Analysis · exterior lighting
  • PE09036 Preliminary Evaluation · exterior lighting
  • DP09002 Defect Petition · exterior lighting:back up lights

Technical service bulletins

408 manufacturer service bulletins across 10 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.9/5
  • 2025: 4.4/5 · 6 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain
  • 2024: 4.7/5
  • 2023: 4.7/5
  • 2022: 4.5/5

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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