Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2025 BMW 430I peaked in 2025, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2025 BMW 430I
Coupe, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Aug 8, 2025 to Jun 4, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year14,557 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints64.0 times the median 2025 coupe
Severity index33.32025 coupes average 13.7
First 24 months6Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2025 BMW 430I name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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 2025 BMW 430I
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-202 | Apr 1, 2025 | Electrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose | Electrical system | 4,557 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2025 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.
6 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 4, 2026Failure Apr 3, 2026Buffalo Grove, ILElectrical system, Seats
While driving at highway speed on [XXX] I went to put my windows up. Without touching anything else my seat moved backward and I was unable to reach either pedal. Fortunately I was able to maneuver to a point where I was able to regain vehicle control. Obviously this was a life threatening situation which could have been disastrous. There was no auto correction by the vehicle. This was reported to BMW of Barrington , IL and serviced on XXX. No specific explanation has been provided. This is just one of many issues with this vehicle that appear to be related, and escalating in severity. I can't determine how they are related, if at all. I don't trust the safety of this vehicle and am not convinced BMW to date has performed a complete root cause analyses from the date the vehicle was put in service. I have requested BMW replace this vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint 11742172 - Filed May 20, 2026Failure May 19, 2026Suwanee, GAElectrical system, Engine, Power train
This is the third Check Engine, Drive train malfunction, Power Supply error messages popped up. Dealership replaced the battery at the first visit, replaced the starter at the second visit. Error messages appeared one week after the second visit to the dealership.
NHTSA complaint 11739171 - Filed May 7, 2026Failure May 5, 2026Suwanee, GAEngine, Power train
1 week after the BMW dealer replaced the battery under the warranty (after the car was towed due to the power loss from drive train malfunction) Engine Check, Drive train malfunction, and Oil level measurement inactive signals popped up again.
NHTSA complaint 11736382 - Filed Apr 24, 2026Failure Apr 24, 2026Suwanee, GAPower train
After the Engine Check and Drivetrain Malfunction signs pop up, and then the vehicle stopped all of sudden on the highway.
NHTSA complaint 11733710 - Filed Sep 29, 2025Failure Sep 27, 2025san antonio, TXAutomatic emergency braking, Service brakes, Unknown or otherCrash
We were driving on a local road and saw the car ahead parked at the traffic light. We began to brake from a safe distance. The car began slowing but instead of coming to a full stop, the brake resisted, the car made an odd sound, and instead the car accelerated into the car in front of us. The Tesla in front captured the odd behavior of the vehicle on camera. BMW will perform diagnostics.
NHTSA complaint 11690335 - Filed Aug 8, 2025Failure Aug 7, 2025Tampa, FLElectrical system, Service brakes, Unknown or otherCrash
On 8/7/2025, I pulled into my driveway very slowly, I didn’t have my foot on gas as I just went to our dumpster, and pressed the brake, I through the car was off, and went to exit, instead the car suddenly accelerated i tried to break, but the car didn’t stop and smashed into my garage. It is at the dealership, Wesley chapel BMW, they sent me a message that it won’t be ready today because there is recall and an issue but they have not told me what it is. I was researching and i saw what’s called “sudden unintended acceleration.”
NHTSA complaint 11679403
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
44 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- B064326 Aug 22, 2026 · Other
Fastening Elements Return - B063926 Jul 13, 2026 · Other
Starter Generator Return - B651426 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes such as: Dropped connections No automatic reconnection Display errors - B652025 May 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. The backlight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound. - B062826 Apr 24, 2026 · Other
Brake Hose Return - B510626 Apr 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
While driving on rough surfaces, a “tapping” noise can be heard from the tailgate area - InVeh-InApp-Comm Mar 25, 2026 · Over The Air
There are body openings on the vehicle underbody, which are closed with paint plugs or adhesive pads. Your vehicle might not have been fitted with a paint plug on the vehicle underbody. Your vehicle will be checked for paint plugs on the underbody, and any … - InVeh-InApp-Comm Mar 25, 2026 · Over The Air
It was determined that due to a manufacturing defect, there may be a peeling of the sliding layer of the main bearing shells. The peeling may cause engine damage to your vehicle in some cases. The main bearing shells will need to be replaced. - InVeh-InApp-Comm Mar 25, 2026 · Over The Air
It has been determined that the Telematics Control Unit for the vehicle’s backup antenna may not have been programmed correctly. If the main antenna is damaged, the backup antenna may not be available due to the faulty programming. To correct this issue, th… - B650826 Mar 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
After the software update to version …25-07-5XX, existing activation points for the “Automate My Habits”function no longer work. - B650426 Mar 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customers may report issues with the alarm system not functioning correctly. These concerns may includeone or more of the following: Missing confirmation sound (function cannot be selected or deselected in the Central InformationDisplay (CID) menu). Alarm s… - B652725 Feb 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The vehicle may experience various operational issues with the infotainment system such as: Resets of the head unit Delayed start-up of the head unit (longer than 30 seconds) Failed start-up of the head unit Sporadic or permanent problems with navigation Sp… - B652025 Jan 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. Thebacklight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound. - B340925 Dec 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
There may be an internal leakage in the brake fluid expansion tank (aka brake fluid reservoir). In the rarecase of a leak, the filling level sensor might malfunction over a relatively long period of time. - B111025 Dec 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Coolant is leaking from the oil filter housing. - B652525 Oct 10, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
After the software update to I-level version …25-07-530, the Alexa app may disappear from the App Menu in the head unit (HU-H5). - B065225 Oct 1, 2025 · Other
Supply Module Return - B840625 Oct 3, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the customer may not even be inside the vehicle. - B512222 Sep 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Hood lever is pulled twice but the hood only achieves the pre-latch position on both sides. - B064325 Aug 19, 2025 · Other
Oil Line Return - B410424 Aug 20, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A groaning sound from the front of the vehicle while driving can be heard, particularly while cornering. The groaning sound can be heard in the A-pillar/instrument panel area. - B651925 Aug 26, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Central Information Display (CID) in the vehicle is black or only displays “BMW”. The head unit (HU-H5) is not responding in ISTA. Additionally, the Receiver Audio Module (RAM), Instrument Cluster (KOMBI) and Telematic Module 4 (TCB4) may not be responding … - B652025 Aug 26, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black. Thebacklight of the CID is illuminated, and touch function does register an audible sound. - B840525 Aug 13, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SITUATION After the telematics module (TCB4) has been replaced, the replacement part control unit is not accepted byISTA. - B510324 Aug 20, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
While opening any of the doors, a groaning sound is heard from the door brake. Doors open and close stiffly. - B653524 Jun 3, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Customers may report that the Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display flickersonce on and off. This flickering is not continuous but may occur once every 15 to 50 seconds. No fault memory entry is stored for this customer complaint. - B270220 Jun 6, 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 - B651125 Jun 11, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
When navigation is selected, only the start animation with the text “Starting navigation system...” isdisplayed. The Navigation application does not start. This only applies to vehicles where Navigation hasbeen enabled and has been verified to work previously. - B160125 May 5, 2025 · Emissions
Please have the Integrated Fuel Module control unit (IFM) programmed in the vehicles concerned(according to the vehicle identification number selection), if possible, before vehicle delivery. - B650825 Apr 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Central Information Display (CID) side of the Multifunction Display may intermittently black out. - B510725 Apr 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The trunk lid trim panel may partially comeloose/dangle (red arrows show the mostprevalent areas). - B511223 Apr 15, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A vehicle listed above may arrive with a Check Control Message (CCM), and/or malfunction indicator lamp(MIL) illuminated. After carrying out the vehicle test, one or more of the stored faults indicate that the operation of the frontbottom active air flap is… - B340225 Apr 3, 2025 · Service Campaign
Due to a manufacturing defect, there might be an internal leakage of the brake fluid expansion tank. In therare case that there is a leakage, the filling level sensor might malfunction over a relatively long period oftime . - eB340225 Mar 6, 2025 · Service Campaign
Delivery Stop - Brake Fluid Expansion Tank - B160125 Mar 31, 2025 · Service Campaign
BMW AG has decided on a service campaign for certain vehicles from the G2x series. Please have the Integrated Fuel Module control unit (IFM) programmed in the vehicles concerned(according to the vehicle identification number selection), if possible, before … - B062325 Mar 24, 2025 · Other
Floor Mat Return - B061325 Mar 21, 2025 · Other
Starter Return - B160125B Feb 21, 2025 · Other
B16 01 25 Integrated Fuel Module Delivery Stop Software Update - B160125A Feb 22, 2025 · Other
Update - Delivery Stop: Integrated Fuel Module - B160125 Feb 14, 2025 · Service Campaign
DELIVERY STOP: INTEGRATED FUEL MODULE - B520325 Feb 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The driver’s seat heater doesn’t work after the installation of a replacement seat harness part number (P/N)52 10 7 414 701. - B650225 Jan 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
If the Head-Up Display (HUD) is deactivated when Navigation View is selected, upon reactivation the Head-Up Display (HUD) will revert to the Standard View. This is most noticeable when the Head-Up Display (HUD) deactivates for automatic mandatory reasons, … - B510324 Jan 7, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
While opening any of the doors, a groaning sound is heard from the door brake. - B067724 Oct 11, 2024 · Other
Heat Management Module Return
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.