2019 BMW 430I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 430I years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW 430I. That ranks 3rd out of 10 430I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (8 complaints, 36%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 22owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 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 | 8 | 36% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 27% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 23% | 15,185 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 14% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 9% | 73,496 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 BMW 430I recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:knee bolster
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
Risk: An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one each of 2019 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe and 430i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured, potentially affecting the air bag deployment performance in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix: All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. 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.
The vehicle had previously undergone front-end collision repairs. Seventeen days after retrieving the vehicle, it suffered a sudden, catastrophic loss of engine coolant while driving. The dashboard flashed an 'Engine Temperature High' warning followed immediately by an 'Engine Overheated' warning…
The contact owns a 2019 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH and switching lanes, there was a loud explosion. The contact was unable to determine the cause of the sound. The contact pulled over to the side of the road to inspect the tires and discovered that the…
The car has a plastic part in the oil housing component that cracks under heat usually between 50000 and 70000 miles causing a major loss of coolant onto highway and disables the engine
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…
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 vehicleâs software had not been updated since 2018. Because the software was so outdated, multiple safety-related fault codes did not appear…
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 | 22 | 3 |
| 2018 430I | 36 | 1 |
| 2017 430I | 25 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW 430I?
Owners most often report engine, air bags, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 BMW 430I?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 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 2019 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.