2023 BMW 430I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2023 BMW 430I
The 2023 BMW 430I has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2023 BMW 430I
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2023 BMW 430I, potentially affecting up to 87,514 vehicles.
Recall 23V118000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 120 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door...
Consequence: Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 26V056000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
| 87,394 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2023 BMW 430I
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 BMW 430I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
Safety Rating for the 2023 BMW 430I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 BMW 430I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 BMW 430I
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 BMW 430I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B510725 — STRUCTURE:BODY
The trunk lid trim panel may partially comeloose/dangle (red arrows show the mostprevalent areas).
B612023 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
?The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster, and in some cases the vehicle will not go into drive readiness.
B612023 — POWER TRAIN
?The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster, and in some cases the vehicle will not go into drive readiness.
B640723 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 29, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW i4 vehicles that were produced between April 19, 2023, and April 24, 2023.
B840323 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective February 9, 2023) on certain Model Year 2022 - 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between June 29, 2022 and February 16, 2023.
B630723 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Upon parking and exiting the vehicle, the parking lights remain active.
B620123 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Customers may complain about a loss of displayed estimated electric driving range in the instrument cluster (KOMBI) after programming to I-level S18A-22-07-5XX.
B650422 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Due to component-related supply issues, the central information displays (CID) in some of the Model Year 2022 vehicles listed above were produced without the integrated touch screen function.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 BMW 430I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 430I
- 2018 BMW 430I — 44 complaints
- 2019 BMW 430I — 29 complaints
- 2020 BMW 430I — 4 complaints
- 2021 BMW 430I — 11 complaints
- 2022 BMW 430I — 3 complaints
- 2023 BMW 430I (current)
- 2024 BMW 430I — 0 complaints
- 2025 BMW 430I — 6 complaints
- 2026 BMW 430I — 0 complaints