2020 BMW 430I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 430I years
- Not enough data 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 BMW 430I. That ranks 7th out of 10 430I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 20%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 66,475 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 BMW 430I recalls (1)
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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
BMW SIB 51 33 16 (NHTSA ID 10200233) Manufacturer defect resulting in water slowly backing up into trunk and other parts of car until it completely fills side panels, floor of car, ect. There is no indication this is occurring. There is no warning given by BMW dealer or manufacturer that this may…
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.
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…
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 contactâs husband…
The contact owns a 2020 BMW 430i. The contact stated while his wife was driving below 10 MPH and depressing on the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver parked the vehicle and then had the vehicle towed to the local…
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 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 430I | 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 2020 BMW 430I?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, service brakes problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2020 BMW 430I?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 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 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.