Model year

2020 BMW 430I

Convertible, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Jan 13, 2022 to Jun 9, 2026.

Recall campaigns covering this model year15,079 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints52.5 times the median 2020 convertible
Severity index20.02020 convertibles average 16.9
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2020 BMW 430I peaked in 2025, with 2 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.511.52202220232024202522026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

20% of complaints about the 2020 BMW 430I name airbags

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Airbags
1
Engine and cooling
1
Brakes
1
Structure
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2020 BMW 430I

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2020 BMW 430I
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
19V-352May 9, 2019Driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembledAirbags5,079Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2020 BMW 430I

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jun 9, 2026Failure May 12, 2026Rochester, NYBody

    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 become a problem resulting in costly repairs but more importantly health issues. Stagnant water not visible causes mold in the trunk and cabin and as well as behind hard surfaces. Stagnant water increases the humidity in cabin that begins the corrosion of all electrical components in car which can become dangerous. Failure of digital display including speed, gearshift and all safety warnings without warning to driver.

    NHTSA complaint 11742959
  2. Filed Feb 5, 2026Failure Feb 5, 2026Union City, CAUnknown or other

    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.

    NHTSA complaint 11716013
  3. Filed Jul 28, 2025Failure Nov 22, 2022Green Cove Springs, FLAir bagsCrash3 injured

    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, and accident details. I also suffered significant psychological trauma as a result of this failure, which escalated due to the lack of explanation at the time. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

    NHTSA complaint 11676556
  4. Filed Apr 14, 2025Failure Apr 11, 202566,475 milesIrmo, SCEngine and engine cooling

    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 failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the location of the leak was undetermined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,475.

    NHTSA complaint 11654427
  5. Filed Jan 13, 2022Failure Dec 15, 202186,000 milesCarlsbad, CAService brakes

    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 dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the brake booster replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11447381
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

75 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • B010826 Sep 3, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
    The coverage period for qualifying lower rear side panel water drain repair that addresses the issues described in the Service Information Bulletin has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles, as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
  • B010224 Jun 26, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
    The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.
  • B840226 Jul 10, 2026 · Service Campaign
    Once the Telematics Module (TCB2) enters sleep mode, a BMW Data Services trigger for Remote Services(remote engine start, lock/unlock/climate conditioning) will not be able to reactivate the TCB2. Due to this issue, Remote Services will not function in the …
  • B010224 May 5, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
    The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.
  • B410725 Aug 20, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    While driving on a smooth and/or uneven road, a “cracking” sound is heard from the rear wheel arch area (highlighted in orange) on either the right or left side.
  • B511223 Jul 2, 2025 · Warranty Program/Extension
    After carrying out the vehicle test, one or more of the stored faults indicate that the operation of the front bottom active air flap is obstructed or blocked.
  • B270220 Mar 27, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from low speeds Driving with low to medium loads There are no warning lights or Check Control messages.
  • B062525 Mar 26, 2025 · Other
    Bearing Shell Return
  • B011824 Dec 31, 2024 · Warranty Program/Extension
    The Telematics Control Units (TCU) Internal Emergency (Backup) Battery for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 6 years without mileage limitation, as determined from the vehicles original first in-service / delivery date.
  • B120721 Mar 4, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt betweenCombustion …
  • B610321 Feb 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SITUATION BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective April 23, 2021) on a certain Model Year 2020 - 2021 BMW vehicles that were produced between August 13, 2019 and December 11, 2020. Do not deliver to a customer, a New, Certified Pre-O…
  • B640422 Feb 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in thecenter of the instrument panel. The groaning noise always occurs when either a ventilation flap, air stratification flap or the recirculated airflap…
  • B610524 Jan 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 âÃÂÓ âÃÂÃÂHU-H: ResetâÃÂàwill be stored in the HU-H3.
  • B611305 Jan 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âdisc…
  • B521723 Jan 2, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Customer states one of the front seats is inoperative. The seat heater and power supply are inoperative. During the vehicle test, the seat module does not respond. The power supply fuse for the seat module isfound to have blown.
  • B360121 Jan 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk…
  • B513218 Nov 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The paint finish on the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
  • B011423 Nov 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES
  • B511823 Sep 25, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A groaning noise is heard from the trunk when driving on rough roads.
  • B652823 Sep 11, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Customers may be experiencing one or more of these following issues with Bluetooth operation: Bluetooth cannot be switched on or off in the head unit (HU-H4) Paired mobile devices cannot be deleted Customer is unable to make phone calls or stream music w…
  • B520121 Aug 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
  • B651523 May 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
  • B514616 May 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
  • B840822 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration i…
  • B630917 Mar 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Exterior rear lights do not work.
  • B122519 Dec 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    After an automatic engine start (MSA start), the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or Neutral "N" position without any customer influence.
  • B650414 Oct 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction" is stored. The fault may or may not curr…
  • B662419 Sep 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.
  • B640422 Sep 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    An interference noise (groaning noise) can be heard from within the heating and air-conditioning unit in the center of the instrument panel.
  • B610120 Sep 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained.
  • SIB650922 Aug 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The sound output intermittently drops out entirely. This can be reproduced with all audio sources as well as telephone and voice output.
  • SIB662419 Jun 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW Digital Key or the Digital Key Card are …
  • SIB611022 Jun 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Due to an incorrect terminal assignment, the compressor circuit is protected with a 30 Amp fuse (slot F227). A 40 A fuse (slot F229) is required for suitable circuit protection.
  • SIB360222 Jun 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Starting mid-May 2022, the QR code on the tite sidewalls of Pirelli tires has been omitted due to patent reasons.
  • SIB651312 May 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, supersede…
  • B170121 Feb 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
  • B170121 Apr 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
  • B010722 Apr 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Component and Issue Specific Limited Emission Warranty Extension. This bulletin is notice of a limited emission warranty extension. This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW vehicle is current…
  • B640613 Nov 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes.
  • B610721 Sep 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle,when turning the steering wheel.
  • B511314 Sep 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The trunk lid/hatch does not open fully when unlatched with remote or hands-free operation.
  • B840221 May 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TELEMATICS UNIT RETROFIT TO 4G CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY: The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting February 2022.
  • B840121 May 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TELEMATICS UNIT DEACTIVATION DUE TO 3G CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY DISCONTINUATION: The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting Februa…
  • B840221 Jun 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting February 2022. The decision to phase out 3G network technology was made at the dis…
  • B610721 Jun 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle, when turning the steering wheel.
  • B520121 Jun 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted
  • B513316 Jun 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Water sloshing noises coming from the rear passenger compartment (left or right) while driving Water ingress in the luggage compartment, or in the rear passenger compartment- rear seat bench rear passenger compartment foot well rear passenger compartment si…
  • B110120 Jun 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    On rare occasions during an engine oil service, the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter insert is either difficult to remove or breaks apart in the oil filter housing.
  • B110321 May 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    B58 ENGINE: ENGINE OIL FILTER REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND TOOLS . A. For the B58 engines, a BMW Oil Catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert is now available.
  • B110321 May 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    B58 ENGINE: ENGINE OIL FILTER REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND TOOLS . A. For the B58 engines, a BMW Oil Catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert is now available.
  • B520121 Feb 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SEAT FAILS TO INITIALIZE DUE TO MISSING END STOP: Front seat will not calibrate/initialize.
  • B121318 Feb 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    COMBUSTION CONTROL VALVE LIFT AT IDLE: The vehicle will run rough or hesitate when accelerating from a stationary position.
  • B640613 Dec 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ?A/C COOLING INTERMITTENT REDUCTION OF AIR FLOW: Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes. The evaporator starts to freeze up.
  • B640613 Dec 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ?A/C COOLING INTERMITTENT REDUCTION OF AIR FLOW: Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes. The evaporator starts to freeze up.
  • B612315 Nov 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full: Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full.There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid level switch.
  • B513218 Nov 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PAINT ON THE B-PILLAR IS SCRATCHED/DAMAGED: The paint finish of the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
  • B650709 Jul 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    NAVIGATION SYSTEM - REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROADMAP DATA: Do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle. Roads can change by up to 15% every year. To ensure the best navigation experience, we do everything in our power to create the best maps. …
  • B610419 Jul 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED: The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.
  • B340517 Jul 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving.
  • B160319 Jul 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    NOISES FROM THE FUEL TANK AT IDLE: All vehicles except the F48 (X1): While driving slowly with low RPM or while idling a faint knocking or fluttering noise can be heard from inside the fuel tank with a low fuel level (approximately less than 2 gallons). The…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.