2017 BMW 430I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 430I years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW 430I. That ranks 2nd out of 10 430I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (9 complaints, 36%), typically at around 115,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 25owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 BMW 430I problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 36% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 24% | 34,100 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 20% | 57,700 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 20% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 12% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 8% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | 34,100 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 BMW 430I recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Air bags
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 âlow coolantâ reading due to corroded wires but there is not loss of coolant
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…
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 car is sporadically saying passenger restraint system, going on and off.
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…
Other BMW 430I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 430I | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 430I | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 430I | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 430I | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 430I | 8 | 5 |
| 2021 430I | 15 | 6 |
| 2020 430I | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 430I | 22 | 3 |
| 2018 430I | 36 | 1 |
| 2017 | 25 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW 430I?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 BMW 430I?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 BMW 430I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 430I model years, the 2017 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.