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2017 Bmw 430I: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

25 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

57,700 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2017 model year. Data updated: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 25 complaints (36.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Electrical and battery issues312.0%
Transmission and shifting14.0%
Engine operation14.0%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine
9
Unknown Or Other
6
Electrical System
5
Engine And Engine Cooling
5
Air Bags
2
Power Train
2
Seat Belts
2
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine9
Unknown Or Other6
Electrical System5
Engine And Engine Cooling5
Air Bags2
Power Train2
Seat Belts2
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger1

Engine: 9; Unknown Or Other: 6; Electrical System: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling: 5; Air Bags: 2; Power Train: 2; Seat Belts: 2; Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
4
50,000 to 74,999
6
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
1
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9994
50,000 to 74,9996
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9991
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 12 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2019
2
2020
4
2021
1
2022
2
2023
4
2024
5
2025
5
2026
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20192
20204
20211
20222
20234
20245
20255
20262

2019: 2; 2020: 4; 2021: 1; 2022: 2; 2023: 4; 2024: 5; 2025: 5; 2026: 2

Pattern summary

Engine leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11287268 · 2019-12-05 (December 5, 2019)

FRIEND WAS DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY. SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD BOOM, AND THE SOUND OF ROAD NOISE. PULLED OFF FREEWAY. FOUND THAT SUNROOF HAD SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED. THE ONLY REASON THIS DIDN'T HURT THE DRIVER WAS THAT THE SUNROOF SHADE WAS PULLED. THE DEALERSHIP (LONG BEACH BMW) CLAIMED THAT THIS WAS A RESULT OF AN IMPACT. NO EVIDENCE OF SOMETHING HITTING IT WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO CAUSE THIS SHATTERING IS VISIBLE. IN FACT, THE PICTURE SHOWS THAT THE SUNROOF EXPLODED OUT WHEN IT SHATTERED. (LOOK AROUND THE HOLE AND YOU WILL SEE THAT THE SUNROOF GLASS WA…

Owner-reported narrative. 32,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11287268 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11288503 · 2019-12-11 (December 11, 2019)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 BMW 430I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE DUE TO A SUDDEN STOP. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND "FAULT IN AIR BAG" APPEARED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND NECK AREA, BUT MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED TOTALED BY THE TOWING COMPANY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE …

Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11288503 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11310121 · 2020-02-19 (February 19, 2020)

SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT WHEN REMOVED. THEY MUST BE MANUALLY PUSHED INTO THE SEAT BACK. IF I FORGET, OR LOAN MY CAR TO SOMEONE THERE IS A DANGER OF THE SEAT BELT AND/OR SEAT BELT CLIP BEING STUCK IN THE DOOR CAUSING DAMAGE THAT MAY NOT BE NOTICEABLE UNTIL THE SEAT BELT FAILS IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR THIS CAR.

Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11310121 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11319018 · 2020-03-23 (March 23, 2020)

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2017 BMW 430I WITH OUR INFANT SON IN THE BACK SEAT. SHE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY WHEN SHE HEARD AN EXPLOSIVE SOUND WHICH RESULTED IN THE GLASS SUNROOF TO SHATTER. THE SUNROOF WAS NOT OPEN, THE HEAT WAS NOT ON, AND THERE WERE NO VEHICLES IN FRONT/BEHIND, OR NEXT TO HER. NO VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF ANY ROAD DEBRIS. IT JUST EXPLODED OUTWARD, AND NO CLUE AS TO WHY.

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Owner report 11363360 · 2020-10-08 (October 8, 2020)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW 430I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SKIPPED GEARS WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICK BMW (6950 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28227) BUT WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE STARTED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE AIR THERMOSTAT …

Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11363360 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11383491 · 2020-12-15 (December 15, 2020)

AFTER PUTTING THE HARDTOP DOWN AND RECEIVING THE COMPLETE MESSAGE, I THEN GOT ANOTHER MESSAGE SAYING 'RETRACTABLE TOP NOT LOCKED'- SEE OWNERS MANUAL. AFTER REVIEWING THE MANUAL, I COULD NOT DISMISS THE WARNING OR PUT THE TOP BACK UP. I HAVE BEEN GETTING THIS SAME MESSAGE WHETHER THE TOP IS UP OR DOWN SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ALMOST THE ENTIRE 3 WEEKS I HAVE OWNED IT! THE CAR WAS RUNNING AND IN PARK WHEN THE TOP WAS INITIALLY LOWERED AND RECEIVED THE MESSAGE THE FIRST TIME.

Owner-reported narrative. 49,997 miles reported. Look up ODI 11383491 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11421363 · 2021-06-18 (June 18, 2021)

Tire warning system came on and found that front drivers side had no air in it, since it's a run flat tire I was able to drive slowly for just a few miles to home. After filling the tire with air I found that the sidewall was leaking excessively. No visible hole but a bulge in the outer layer causing air loss. No scuffs or any other other damage to tire or specifically sidewall. Mileage is 22,700.

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Owner report 11470004 · 2022-06-19 (June 19, 2022)

I was the driver and I stopped at a traffic light. I leaned over toward the passenger seat and the driver’s seat belt came loose from the fixed attachment point at the driver door side of the seat. The seat belt tensioner was recently replaced at the local BMW dealer. There was no warning or other indication that the seat belt anchor point was not secure. I am taking the vehicle back to the dealer for repair on Monday, June 20. Whether this is a manufacturing, assembly or repair issue is unknown. However, there was no advance warning and the …

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Recall history

2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

16V914000 · Air Bags

Reported: 2016-12-20 (December 20, 2016)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.

Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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17V115000 · Air Bags

Reported: 2017-02-23 (February 23, 2017)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.

Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

25 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

52.0%Usable mileage13 / 25 records
100.0%Valid incident date25 / 25 records
100.0%Valid filing date25 / 25 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates25 / 25 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Engine
936.0%
ODI 11363360 · 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW 430I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SKIPPED GEARS WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICK BMW (6950 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28227) BUT WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE STARTED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE AIR THERMOSTAT …

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1438.9%
ODI 11354063 · 13,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW 430I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT STAND STILL, WHEN SHE WAS INFORMED THAT UNDER HER VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED A COUPLE OF BY STANDERS ASSISTED HER TO TRY TO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO CATCH ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED NO ONE WAS INJURED OR SEEKED MEDICATION ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER BMW OF BAKERSFIELD LOCATED …

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733.3%
ODI 11491962

COOLANT HOSE AND FITTINGS FAILED. OVERHEATED THE ENGINE. CAR SPEED WAS LIMITED AND HAD TO STOP THE CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. BMW USES PLASTIC PARTS FOR THE COOLING SYSTEM. THESE PLASTIC PARTS FAILED AFTER 35,000 MILES. THE COST TO REPAIR WAS ~ $1200.00

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00.0%

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320.0%
ODI 11709689

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 safety of my family were put at risk because the dealership (Capitol Nissan in San Jose) failed to disclose this critical fire-risk recall before or duri…

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225.0%
ODI 11735171

BMW Manufacturer Recall for fire hazad in starter for ths model first issued Oct 2025! NHTSA Recall Number26V056 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available as of May 1, 2026 My complaint is about the delay in a remedy from BMW - it's been more than 4 months!! This is not"timely"

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233.3%
ODI 11736382

1 week after the BMW dealer replaced the battery under the warranty (after the car was towed due to the power loss from drive train malfunction) Engine Check, Drive train malfunction, and Oil level measurement inactive signals popped up again.

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00.0%

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Electrical System
520.0%
ODI 11383491 · 49,997 mi

AFTER PUTTING THE HARDTOP DOWN AND RECEIVING THE COMPLETE MESSAGE, I THEN GOT ANOTHER MESSAGE SAYING 'RETRACTABLE TOP NOT LOCKED'- SEE OWNERS MANUAL. AFTER REVIEWING THE MANUAL, I COULD NOT DISMISS THE WARNING OR PUT THE TOP BACK UP. I HAVE BEEN GETTING THIS SAME MESSAGE WHETHER THE TOP IS UP OR DOWN SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ALMOST THE ENTIRE 3 WEEKS I HAVE OWNED IT! THE CAR WAS RUNNING AND IN PARK WHEN THE TOP WAS INITIALLY LOWERED AND RECEIVED THE MESSAGE THE FIRST TIME.

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513.9%
ODI 11143083 · 7,388 mi

WHILE PARKED, CAR WENT ON WITH GEAR SHIFT FAILURE WITH A NOTE TO TAKE IN FOR SERVICE, NO LIGHTS ON GEAR SHIFT. RESTARTED CAR WITH IT FUNCTIONING AS NORMAL. 2 HOURS LATER, DOORS UNLOCK ON ITS OWN AND ALL WINDOWS, SUNROOF ALSO OPEN ON ITS OWN WHILE IN MOTION. NOT EXACTLY SURE WHAT IS THE DEFECT AS THE CAR SEEMS TO BE OUT OF CONTROL FROM THE DRIVER/PASSENGER.

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29.5%
ODI 11641817 · 99,000 mi

The contact owns a 2019 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Coolant Low" message was displayed, prompting the contact to add coolant to the coolant reservoir. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The low coolant warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and …

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640.0%
ODI 11432736 · 200 mi

The contact owns a 2021 BMW 430I Convertible. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the electrical system suddenly failed, and all the instrument panel lights turned black. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that an unknown software had failed. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.…

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225.0%
ODI 11738500

Recall issued January 2026. Letter mailed to me (owner) re: recall in March 2026. Now May 18, 2026 and still no notification as to when this recall will be remedied. Risk is stated as follows: vehicle may catch on fire while operating or also while parked when engine is not running. So instructed to park vehicle outside garage. Recall No 26V-056 Engine Starter BMW 430i year 2022. Purchased at Fields BMW Daytona.

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133.3%
ODI 11735453 · 39,000 mi

The contact owns a 2023 BMW 430i. The contact received notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V056000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that that on several occasions when starting the vehicle there was a hesitation while starting the vehicle. The contact added that the hesitation while starting the vehicle using the key fob was more prevalent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

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1100.0%
ODI 11753950

The contact owns a 2024 BMW 430I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V438000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the unrepaired recall repair was a safety hazard. The contact had not experienced a failure.

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350.0%
ODI 11679403

On 8/7/2025, I pulled into my driveway very slowly, I didn’t 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 didn’t stop and smashed into my garage. It is at the dealership, Wesley chapel BMW, they sent me a message that it won’t 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 what’s called “sudden unintended acceleration.”

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150.0%
ODI 11750682 · 7,819 mi

The contact owns a 2026 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stopped and independently parked. Several warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to two dealers; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was taken to a third dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed engine electrical system, digital motor electronic control unit, and transfer case failure. The contact was informed that the transfer case …

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Unknown Or Other
624.0%
ODI 11287268 · 32,300 mi

FRIEND WAS DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY. SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD BOOM, AND THE SOUND OF ROAD NOISE. PULLED OFF FREEWAY. FOUND THAT SUNROOF HAD SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED. THE ONLY REASON THIS DIDN'T HURT THE DRIVER WAS THAT THE SUNROOF SHADE WAS PULLED. THE DEALERSHIP (LONG BEACH BMW) CLAIMED THAT THIS WAS A RESULT OF AN IMPACT. NO EVIDENCE OF SOMETHING HITTING IT WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO CAUSE THIS SHATTERING IS VISIBLE. IN FACT, THE PICTURE SHOWS THAT THE SUNROOF EXPLODED OUT WHEN IT SHATTERED. (LOOK AROUND THE HOLE AND YOU WILL SEE THAT THE SUNROOF GLASS WA…

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38.3%
ODI 11143083 · 7,388 mi

WHILE PARKED, CAR WENT ON WITH GEAR SHIFT FAILURE WITH A NOTE TO TAKE IN FOR SERVICE, NO LIGHTS ON GEAR SHIFT. RESTARTED CAR WITH IT FUNCTIONING AS NORMAL. 2 HOURS LATER, DOORS UNLOCK ON ITS OWN AND ALL WINDOWS, SUNROOF ALSO OPEN ON ITS OWN WHILE IN MOTION. NOT EXACTLY SURE WHAT IS THE DEFECT AS THE CAR SEEMS TO BE OUT OF CONTROL FROM THE DRIVER/PASSENGER.

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523.8%
ODI 11183709

TAKATA RECALL

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120.0%
ODI 11716013

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.

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16.7%
ODI 11700127

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.

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233.3%
ODI 11679403

On 8/7/2025, I pulled into my driveway very slowly, I didn’t 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 didn’t stop and smashed into my garage. It is at the dealership, Wesley chapel BMW, they sent me a message that it won’t 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 what’s called “sudden unintended acceleration.”

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Engine And Engine Cooling
520.0%
ODI 11609776 · 73,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, coolant leaks were present coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the water pump and the oil filter housing gasket were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The c…

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719.4%
ODI 11485700 · 49,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the warning message "Pull Over Vehicle Will Shut Off" was suddenly displayed and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the coolant hose was faulty and caused damage to the water pump. The coolant hose and water pump were replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 49,000.

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314.3%
ODI 11559507 · 40,000 mi

The contact owns 2019 BMW 430I. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he noticed coolant was leaking underneath the vehicle onto the ground. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the message that the coolant level was low was displayed and the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle with a fractured coolant hose, and that the oil filter housing, and an unknown part connecting the engine block from the coolant reservoir needed to be r…

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120.0%
ODI 11654427 · 66,475 mi

The contact owns a 2020 BMW 430I. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the low coolant warning light was illuminated, and the message "Engine Overheating" was displayed. The vehicle was parked at the place of employment. The coolant level was checked an hour later by the contact’s husband, and the coolant level was low. The contact stated that her husband added coolant to the reservoir and observed coolant leaking underneath the engine compartment. The contact stated that later in the day, while driving at an undisclosed speed and the failu…

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Air Bags
28.0%
ODI 11288503 · 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 BMW 430I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE DUE TO A SUDDEN STOP. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND "FAULT IN AIR BAG" APPEARED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND NECK AREA, BUT MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED TOTALED BY THE TOWING COMPANY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE …

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25.6%
ODI 11711900

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 unexpectedly during normal driving, and my seatbelts may fail to secure me in the event of an accident. During my online search, I found a recall for the…

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628.6%
ODI 11196971 · 11,000 mi

SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR IS SENSING A FAULT. IT SAYS IT IS NOT WORKING AND THE AIRBAG IS NOT ON. THE DEALER IS RELUCTANT TO REPAIR IT, BECAUSE IT'S EXPENSIVE. IT'S UCLEAT IF THE AIRBAG WILL WORK.

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120.0%
ODI 11676556

I owned a 2020 BMW 430i (VIN: [XXX] ) manufactured in March 2019 at the Regensburg plant. This vehicle matches the exact criteria of NHTSA Recall 19V-352 for defective knee airbags that may fail to deploy in an accident. I was involved in a serious crash on [XXX], and the airbags did not deploy. Despite this, my VIN is not showing as included in the recall. I am submitting this as a potential VIN exclusion error that may have resulted in harm and needs urgent investigation. I have documentation of the vehicle's production date, model match, an…

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112.5%
ODI 11717678

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 protected and this is covered by federal law. This needs to be recalled or I am going viral with what is going on and your agency is supposed to be numbe…

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Power Train
28.0%
ODI 11363360 · 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW 430I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SKIPPED GEARS WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICK BMW (6950 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28227) BUT WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE STARTED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE AIR THERMOSTAT …

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25.6%
ODI 11459845

Vehicle stalled on train track , on the highway, engine keep burning oil , when I press the gas it stalled and I have to press hard sometimes it moves sometimes it don’t

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14.8%
ODI 11605588

I purchased my vehicle October2023. May 23,2024, at 1:34 pm, my vehicle broke down due to a message on my dashboard stating “Drivetrain malfunction”. I was on the highway with no use of my gas pedal, which resulted in me rolling back all while being 5 months pregnant. June 18,2024, at 3:04pm ,my vehicle broke down again due to the same message that previously popped up “Drivetrain malfunction”. I was also on the highway with no use of my gas pedal all while pregnant. July 18,2024, at 12:25 midnight, my vehicle broke down again due to the previ…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

225.0%
ODI 11661792 · 18,000 mi

The contact owns a 2022 BMW 430I. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at various speeds, the transmission independently shifted into neutral. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the failure recurred shortly after driving for several miles. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was appro…

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133.3%
ODI 11687079

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 to flatbed. Service advisor said water from cup holder area got into the controller.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

350.0%
ODI 11733710

After the Engine Check and Drivetrain Malfunction signs pop up, and then the vehicle stopped all of sudden on the highway.

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150.0%
ODI 11750682 · 7,819 mi

The contact owns a 2026 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stopped and independently parked. Several warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to two dealers; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was taken to a third dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed engine electrical system, digital motor electronic control unit, and transfer case failure. The contact was informed that the transfer case …

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Seat Belts
28.0%
ODI 11310121 · 32,000 mi

SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT WHEN REMOVED. THEY MUST BE MANUALLY PUSHED INTO THE SEAT BACK. IF I FORGET, OR LOAN MY CAR TO SOMEONE THERE IS A DANGER OF THE SEAT BELT AND/OR SEAT BELT CLIP BEING STUCK IN THE DOOR CAUSING DAMAGE THAT MAY NOT BE NOTICEABLE UNTIL THE SEAT BELT FAILS IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR THIS CAR.

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411.1%
ODI 11391032

THE FRONT SEAT DRIVER SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT. DEALER REPLACED MECHANISM AND NEW PRODUCT IS WORSE. THE SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY AND HANGS AS WELL AS GETS CAUGHT IN THE DOOR CAUSING DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING INTERIOR.

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29.5%
ODI 11576307

My fiancé was driving my vehicle and hit a tree. The air bag deployed and she has shrapnel cuts on her face. The surgeon stated that she should not have had that injury on the face like she did.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

320.0%
ODI 11548996

The seat belt retractor keeps breaking, dealer fixed it once, broke after two days, dealer did not want to fix again, arguing for over a year, finally they fixed it supposedly, it broke again in less than a week. Dealer refuses to fix the problem saying that they will not cover it, this is a safety issue which scares me as the seat belt does not work well.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

133.3%
ODI 11733871

I purchased my 2023 BMW 430i, coupe, X-Drive brand new on 04/14/2023 from BMW, Wesley Chapel Florida. On 05/14/2025, I observed my driver's side front seat belt to be extremely frayed and in an unsafe condition (see photo 05142025) and reported it to BMW Wesley Chapel immediately. The service manager advised me this was very unusual and he has never seen this condition before, but explained BMW Warranty will likely call it "normal wear and tear." The vehicle is under factory warranty for 5 years or 50K miles and it should be noted at the ti…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

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00.0%

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Fuel/Propulsion System
14.0%
ODI 11501682

I have a BMW 430i Gran Coupe, there was a system coolant leak and now they are saying the entire system needs to be replaced because the plastic cracked and eroded from wear and tear. I began checking and found that over 1 million BMW vehicles were recalled for coolant system problems. My car seems it wasn't covered under the recall. I found a service bulletin which stated that certain BMW repairs were necessary to replace coolant line. 2 Service Bulletins - SI B01 29 16 and SIB 17 01 21. I believe my car was covered under the recall that …

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25.6%
ODI 11459845

Vehicle stalled on train track , on the highway, engine keep burning oil , when I press the gas it stalled and I have to press hard sometimes it moves sometimes it don’t

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29.5%
ODI 11518866

On Aednesday April 12th, I was driving on a busy road and the car died. There was no safe place for me to pull off which had cars swerving to miss me. There was no indication of coolant level low. The car just died. After extensive research, I found out this car was part of a service action that was never performed because I wasn’t notified of it. This is very dangerous to anyone who owns a 2019 BMW 430i and will cause bodily harm or death if not recalled.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
EngineToo few reports for a range115,000 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 11363360 · 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW 430I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SKIPPED GEARS WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICK BMW (6950 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28227) BUT WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE STARTED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE AIR THERMOSTAT …

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ODI 11656254 · 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430i. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Coolant Leak, Refill Coolant" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the thermostat, oil filter housing, upper radiator hose, front engine block plug, water pump, turbo coolant line, and gasket were faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the oil filter housing and gasket were previously replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was offered. …

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Unknown Or OtherToo few reports for a range34,100 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 11287268 · 32,300 mi

FRIEND WAS DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY. SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD BOOM, AND THE SOUND OF ROAD NOISE. PULLED OFF FREEWAY. FOUND THAT SUNROOF HAD SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED. THE ONLY REASON THIS DIDN'T HURT THE DRIVER WAS THAT THE SUNROOF SHADE WAS PULLED. THE DEALERSHIP (LONG BEACH BMW) CLAIMED THAT THIS WAS A RESULT OF AN IMPACT. NO EVIDENCE OF SOMETHING HITTING IT WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO CAUSE THIS SHATTERING IS VISIBLE. IN FACT, THE PICTURE SHOWS THAT THE SUNROOF EXPLODED OUT WHEN IT SHATTERED. (LOOK AROUND THE HOLE AND YOU WILL SEE THAT THE SUNROOF GLASS WA…

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ODI 11319018 · 34,100 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2017 BMW 430I WITH OUR INFANT SON IN THE BACK SEAT. SHE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY WHEN SHE HEARD AN EXPLOSIVE SOUND WHICH RESULTED IN THE GLASS SUNROOF TO SHATTER. THE SUNROOF WAS NOT OPEN, THE HEAT WAS NOT ON, AND THERE WERE NO VEHICLES IN FRONT/BEHIND, OR NEXT TO HER. NO VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF ANY ROAD DEBRIS. IT JUST EXPLODED OUTWARD, AND NO CLUE AS TO WHY.

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ODI 11383491 · 49,997 mi

AFTER PUTTING THE HARDTOP DOWN AND RECEIVING THE COMPLETE MESSAGE, I THEN GOT ANOTHER MESSAGE SAYING 'RETRACTABLE TOP NOT LOCKED'- SEE OWNERS MANUAL. AFTER REVIEWING THE MANUAL, I COULD NOT DISMISS THE WARNING OR PUT THE TOP BACK UP. I HAVE BEEN GETTING THIS SAME MESSAGE WHETHER THE TOP IS UP OR DOWN SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ALMOST THE ENTIRE 3 WEEKS I HAVE OWNED IT! THE CAR WAS RUNNING AND IN PARK WHEN THE TOP WAS INITIALLY LOWERED AND RECEIVED THE MESSAGE THE FIRST TIME.

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Electrical SystemToo few reports for a range57,700 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 11383491 · 49,997 mi

AFTER PUTTING THE HARDTOP DOWN AND RECEIVING THE COMPLETE MESSAGE, I THEN GOT ANOTHER MESSAGE SAYING 'RETRACTABLE TOP NOT LOCKED'- SEE OWNERS MANUAL. AFTER REVIEWING THE MANUAL, I COULD NOT DISMISS THE WARNING OR PUT THE TOP BACK UP. I HAVE BEEN GETTING THIS SAME MESSAGE WHETHER THE TOP IS UP OR DOWN SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ALMOST THE ENTIRE 3 WEEKS I HAVE OWNED IT! THE CAR WAS RUNNING AND IN PARK WHEN THE TOP WAS INITIALLY LOWERED AND RECEIVED THE MESSAGE THE FIRST TIME.

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ODI 11535127 · 57,700 mi

The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, after activating the A/C unit, the contact heard an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vents, and the A/C unit failed to blow cold. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that insufficient and poorly completed body and electrical work was the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired, and the dealer declined to offer further assistance due to the poor c…

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ODI 11609776 · 73,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, coolant leaks were present coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the water pump and the oil filter housing gasket were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The c…

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Engine And Engine Cooling65,000–123,000 mi73,000 mi5
ODI 11609776 · 73,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, coolant leaks were present coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the water pump and the oil filter housing gasket were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The c…

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ODI 11656254 · 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430i. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Coolant Leak, Refill Coolant" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the thermostat, oil filter housing, upper radiator hose, front engine block plug, water pump, turbo coolant line, and gasket were faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the oil filter housing and gasket were previously replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was offered. …

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ODI 11662165 · 60,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle then stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated…

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Air BagsToo few reports for a range52,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11288503 · 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 BMW 430I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE DUE TO A SUDDEN STOP. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND "FAULT IN AIR BAG" APPEARED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND NECK AREA, BUT MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED TOTALED BY THE TOWING COMPANY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE …

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Power TrainToo few reports for a range80,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11363360 · 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW 430I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SKIPPED GEARS WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICK BMW (6950 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28227) BUT WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE STARTED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE AIR THERMOSTAT …

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Seat BeltsToo few reports for a range32,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11310121 · 32,000 mi

SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT WHEN REMOVED. THEY MUST BE MANUALLY PUSHED INTO THE SEAT BACK. IF I FORGET, OR LOAN MY CAR TO SOMEONE THERE IS A DANGER OF THE SEAT BELT AND/OR SEAT BELT CLIP BEING STUCK IN THE DOOR CAUSING DAMAGE THAT MAY NOT BE NOTICEABLE UNTIL THE SEAT BELT FAILS IN AN ACCIDENT. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR THIS CAR.

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Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front PassengerToo few reports for a range50,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11503952 · 50,000 mi

The contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated, and the message indicating a seat occupancy failure was displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that the seat belt chime reminder was audible even though there was a passenger seated in the front passenger’s seat with the seat belt properly buckled up. The contact, who is a certified mechanic, diagnosed that the front passenger’s seat occupancy mat had failed. The dealer was notified of the failure and ad…

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

2 reports2024-102026-09

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-101None
ODI 11619033

There is a recall on the connector for the year of my vehicle and the BMW Sewell Plano dealership is trying to charge me for the service and repairs. They will not honor the recall.

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2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-121None
ODI 11631959

Catastrophic failure of plastic oil filter housing causing complete emptying of engine coolant. Failed part is available for analysis. Car was immediately immobilized, requiring a tow. This problem was confirmed and ultimately repaired by local BMW dealer. No other inspection has occurred but issue seems very prevalent based on online searches. No warning before failure occurred.

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2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-041None
ODI 11656254 · 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430i. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Coolant Leak, Refill Coolant" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the thermostat, oil filter housing, upper radiator hose, front engine block plug, water pump, turbo coolant line, and gasket were faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the oil filter housing and gasket were previously replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was offered. …

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2025-051None
ODI 11662165 · 60,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle then stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated…

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2025-062None
ODI 11664713 · 65,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with intrusion into the heat management module coolant. The contact was informed that the HMM (Heat Management Module) needed to be replaced. An unknown hose was replaced. The contact stated that since 2022, the vehicle had experienced three coolant failures. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the conta…

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ODI 11669322

The car is sporadically saying passenger restraint system, going on and off.

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2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-081None
ODI 11682998 · 123,000 mi

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 warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was no…

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2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-041None
ODI 11729155

Plastic oil filter housing part cracked and leaked all my anti freeze out on I 95. This incident caused me to have my car towed 3 times to various dealer and shops for repair. Total cost of this repair was approximately 2K with parts and labor + 300. for towing. No warning from BMW - this could have caused myself and others great harm out there on 95 and if I had to drive farther to find a safe place to pull over it would have destroyed my engine.

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2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-09 (partial)1None
ODI 11766021

Small drops of liquid from the crankcase ventilation system Are dripping onto the water pump's electrical plug connector which can be a electrical fire risk. Can cause false “low coolant” reading due to corroded wires but there is not loss of coolant

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Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 22 reports

2022: 0 complaints · 2023: 2 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2022000
2023002
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2022800
2023300

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentEngineUnknown Or OtherElectrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingAir BagsPower TrainSeat BeltsAir Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
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2
ODI 11619033

There is a recall on the connector for the year of my vehicle and the BMW Sewell Plano dealership is trying to charge me for the service and repairs. They will not honor the recall.

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ODI 11729155

Plastic oil filter housing part cracked and leaked all my anti freeze out on I 95. This incident caused me to have my car towed 3 times to various dealer and shops for repair. Total cost of this repair was approximately 2K with parts and labor + 300. for towing. No warning from BMW - this could have caused myself and others great harm out there on 95 and if I had to drive farther to find a safe place to pull over it would have destroyed my engine.

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1
ODI 11619033

There is a recall on the connector for the year of my vehicle and the BMW Sewell Plano dealership is trying to charge me for the service and repairs. They will not honor the recall.

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1
ODI 11656254 · 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430i. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Coolant Leak, Refill Coolant" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the thermostat, oil filter housing, upper radiator hose, front engine block plug, water pump, turbo coolant line, and gasket were faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the oil filter housing and gasket were previously replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was offered. …

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0
2
ODI 11363360 · 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW 430I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SKIPPED GEARS WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICK BMW (6950 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28227) BUT WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE STARTED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE AIR THERMOSTAT …

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ODI 11501682

I have a BMW 430i Gran Coupe, there was a system coolant leak and now they are saying the entire system needs to be replaced because the plastic cracked and eroded from wear and tear. I began checking and found that over 1 million BMW vehicles were recalled for coolant system problems. My car seems it wasn't covered under the recall. I found a service bulletin which stated that certain BMW repairs were necessary to replace coolant line. 2 Service Bulletins - SI B01 29 16 and SIB 17 01 21. I believe my car was covered under the recall that …

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00
Unknown Or Other
2
ODI 11619033

There is a recall on the connector for the year of my vehicle and the BMW Sewell Plano dealership is trying to charge me for the service and repairs. They will not honor the recall.

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ODI 11729155

Plastic oil filter housing part cracked and leaked all my anti freeze out on I 95. This incident caused me to have my car towed 3 times to various dealer and shops for repair. Total cost of this repair was approximately 2K with parts and labor + 300. for towing. No warning from BMW - this could have caused myself and others great harm out there on 95 and if I had to drive farther to find a safe place to pull over it would have destroyed my engine.

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2
ODI 11383491 · 49,997 mi

AFTER PUTTING THE HARDTOP DOWN AND RECEIVING THE COMPLETE MESSAGE, I THEN GOT ANOTHER MESSAGE SAYING 'RETRACTABLE TOP NOT LOCKED'- SEE OWNERS MANUAL. AFTER REVIEWING THE MANUAL, I COULD NOT DISMISS THE WARNING OR PUT THE TOP BACK UP. I HAVE BEEN GETTING THIS SAME MESSAGE WHETHER THE TOP IS UP OR DOWN SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ALMOST THE ENTIRE 3 WEEKS I HAVE OWNED IT! THE CAR WAS RUNNING AND IN PARK WHEN THE TOP WAS INITIALLY LOWERED AND RECEIVED THE MESSAGE THE FIRST TIME.

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ODI 11619033

There is a recall on the connector for the year of my vehicle and the BMW Sewell Plano dealership is trying to charge me for the service and repairs. They will not honor the recall.

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00000
Electrical System
1
ODI 11619033

There is a recall on the connector for the year of my vehicle and the BMW Sewell Plano dealership is trying to charge me for the service and repairs. They will not honor the recall.

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2
ODI 11383491 · 49,997 mi

AFTER PUTTING THE HARDTOP DOWN AND RECEIVING THE COMPLETE MESSAGE, I THEN GOT ANOTHER MESSAGE SAYING 'RETRACTABLE TOP NOT LOCKED'- SEE OWNERS MANUAL. AFTER REVIEWING THE MANUAL, I COULD NOT DISMISS THE WARNING OR PUT THE TOP BACK UP. I HAVE BEEN GETTING THIS SAME MESSAGE WHETHER THE TOP IS UP OR DOWN SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ALMOST THE ENTIRE 3 WEEKS I HAVE OWNED IT! THE CAR WAS RUNNING AND IN PARK WHEN THE TOP WAS INITIALLY LOWERED AND RECEIVED THE MESSAGE THE FIRST TIME.

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ODI 11619033

There is a recall on the connector for the year of my vehicle and the BMW Sewell Plano dealership is trying to charge me for the service and repairs. They will not honor the recall.

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ODI 11609776 · 73,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, coolant leaks were present coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the water pump and the oil filter housing gasket were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The c…

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Engine And Engine Cooling
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ODI 11656254 · 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430i. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Coolant Leak, Refill Coolant" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the thermostat, oil filter housing, upper radiator hose, front engine block plug, water pump, turbo coolant line, and gasket were faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the oil filter housing and gasket were previously replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was offered. …

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ODI 11609776 · 73,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, coolant leaks were present coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the water pump and the oil filter housing gasket were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The c…

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Power Train
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ODI 11363360 · 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW 430I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SKIPPED GEARS WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICK BMW (6950 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28227) BUT WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE STARTED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE AIR THERMOSTAT …

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ODI 11501682

I have a BMW 430i Gran Coupe, there was a system coolant leak and now they are saying the entire system needs to be replaced because the plastic cracked and eroded from wear and tear. I began checking and found that over 1 million BMW vehicles were recalled for coolant system problems. My car seems it wasn't covered under the recall. I found a service bulletin which stated that certain BMW repairs were necessary to replace coolant line. 2 Service Bulletins - SI B01 29 16 and SIB 17 01 21. I believe my car was covered under the recall that …

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

2 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

8 mentions · 32.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 62,500 mi (6 usable records).

ODI 11363360 · 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW 430I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SKIPPED GEARS WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICK BMW (6950 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28227) BUT WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE STARTED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE AIR THERMOSTAT …

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ODI 11503952 · 50,000 mi

The contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated, and the message indicating a seat occupancy failure was displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that the seat belt chime reminder was audible even though there was a passenger seated in the front passenger’s seat with the seat belt properly buckled up. The contact, who is a certified mechanic, diagnosed that the front passenger’s seat occupancy mat had failed. The dealer was notified of the failure and ad…

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ODI 11534281

Oil filter housing and coolant leak from same housing. While driving, safety warning light came on and car began to overheat. Per several mechanics, this is a known issue with BMW Series 4 from redesign in car after 2017. Redesign implemented plastic housing which cracks and leaks. Same issue also listed as problem when researching on internet (hundreds of listings). Housing and seal cost $574 in parts but labor cost $2199.40 due to location of repair. My car had 55,000 miles on it and is housed in a garage.

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Stalling or loss of power

1 mentions · 4.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 60,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11662165 · 60,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle then stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated…

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b