2017 BMW 430I Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 BMW 430I has 6 complaints and 2 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to coolant leaks and engine cooling system failures. Other complaints include vehicle stalling, abnormal engine odors, and sporadic passenger restraint system warnings.
Common Issues
- Coolant leaks. Multiple components such as the thermostat, oil filter housing, upper radiator hose, front engine block plug, water pump, turbo coolant line, and gaskets have failed, resulting in coolant warnings and empty coolant reservoirs.
- Engine stalling. The vehicle failed to accelerate properly at highway speeds and stalled without warning lights illuminated, forcing drivers to pull over.
- Abnormal engine odors. Owners detected fuel burning smells entering the interior and identified oil leaks outside the engine compartment.
- Low oil warnings. The "Low Oil" warning light appeared despite instrument panel readings showing normal oil levels, with the vehicle requiring added oil.
- Heat management module failure. Intrusion of coolant into the heat management module led to repeated coolant system failures requiring major repairs.
- Passenger restraint system alerts. Warning messages for the passenger restraint system appeared intermittently while driving.
- Engine overheating. The temperature gauge indicated overheating and low coolant warnings, prompting immediate discontinuation of vehicle use.
Apart from the complaints, there are two recalls affecting the 2017 BMW 430I that involve the air bag system. These recalls address risks associated with seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail during a crash.
Recalls
- Air bag inflator initiator (16V914000). This recall covers 3,506 vehicles including the 2017 BMW 430I. The defect involves seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite in a crash, preventing air bag deployment and increasing injury risk. BMW will notify owners and replace affected air bag modules free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2017.
- Air bag inflator initiator (17V115000). This recall involves 292 vehicles including the 2017 430I and 430I xDrive. The seat-mounted air bag inflator initiator may fail during a crash, preventing deployment and increasing injury risk. BMW will notify owners and replace the inflators at no cost. The recall started on April 17, 2017.
Owners who face repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects related to engine cooling or the air bag system may have rights under their state lemon laws. Consulting a legal professional familiar with consumer protection laws could help address ongoing issues with the vehicle.
2017 BMW 430I Summary
2017
Model Year
6
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
3798
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 BMW 430I
292 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
2017 BMW 430I
3506 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Risk: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Complaints
2017 BMW 430I
ID: 2123438ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the coolant reservoir was empty, even though it had been refilled two weeks prior. The low coolant warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 123,000.
2017 BMW 430I
ID: 2103507AIR BAGS
The car is sporadically saying passenger restraint system, going on and off.
2017 BMW 430I
ID: 2096873ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with intrusion into the heat management module coolant. The contact was informed that the HMM (Heat Management Module) needed to be replaced. An unknown hose was replaced. The contact stated that since 2022, the vehicle had experienced three coolant failures. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V465000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
2017 BMW 430I
ID: 2093205ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle then stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated there was an abnormal fuel burning odor entering the interior of the vehicle. The contact checked under the hood and noticed an oil leak outside the engine. The "Low Oil" warning light illuminated, even though the oil level on the instrument panel showed the level was normal. The contact added oil. However, no cause for the failure was found. The contact had placed a small cigarette butt by the engine and when the contact picked up the vehicle, the cigarette butt was still in the same place he had placed it. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V465000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
2017 BMW 430I
ID: 2084812ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430i. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Coolant Leak, Refill Coolant" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the thermostat, oil filter housing, upper radiator hose, front engine block plug, water pump, turbo coolant line, and gasket were faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the oil filter housing and gasket were previously replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 150,000.
2017 BMW 430I
ID: 2084811ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 BMW 430i. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Coolant Leak, Refill Coolant" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the thermostat, oil filter housing, upper radiator hose, front engine block plug, water pump, turbo coolant line, and gasket were faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the oil filter housing and gasket were previously replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 150,000.