Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2026 BMW 430I by year 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
2026 BMW 430I
Coupe, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Jul 15, 2026 to Jul 20, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year14 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints22.0 times the median 2026 coupe
Severity index0.02026 coupes average 0.0
First 24 monthsOpenWindow has not closed yet
Components
50% of complaints about the 2026 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 2026 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-643 | Sep 25, 2025 | Positive battery cables may not be properly connected to the power distribution box, resulting in an engine stall and a fire | Electrical system | 4 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2026 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.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jul 20, 2026Failure Jun 17, 2026Fort Myers, FLTires
One year after purchasing this new vehicle, the two rear tires were worn to 4/32nds. The dealer advised they need to be replaced. I am [XXX], with no accelerated starts or hard braking, so after one year and 7,500 miles, the rear tires were up for replacement. The dealer reluctantly did a forced balance, which I paid for and BMW Corporate reimbursed. They did not do anything for toe/camber. I do not know if they were out of spec from the factory for balance, toe/camber/alignment or if the tires were faulty. The dealers' only guidance was to replace. So I went to a Firestone dealer and had the tires replaced 255/35R19 96Y for $200 less than the BMW dealer wanted to sell them. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint 11751574 - Filed Jul 15, 2026Failure Nov 12, 20257,819 milesGrand Prairie, TXElectrical system, Power train
The contact owns a 2026 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stopped and independently parked. Several warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to two dealers; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was taken to a third dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed engine electrical system, digital motor electronic control unit, and transfer case failure. The contact was informed that the transfer case and basic control unit DME needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 7,819.
NHTSA complaint 11750682
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
8 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- B340226 Aug 27, 2026 · Service Campaign
The protective film which covers the 6 threaded connection holes on the DSC hydro unit may not have been completely removed before the brake line was fastened. This can lead to a gradual loss of brake fluid at the threaded connection. As a result, the drive… - 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. - B510626 Apr 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
While driving on rough surfaces, a “tapping” noise can be heard from the tailgate area - B652825 Dec 10, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The vehicle may experience various operational issues with the Multifunction Display such as: Intermittent black screen Permanent black screen Intermittent head unit functions not displayed (i.e., Navigation screen only is black) - B652725 Dec 9, 2025 · 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… - 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. - B652725 Nov 19, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RSU availability. The vehicle may experience various operation faults 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 wi… - 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.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.