2018 BMW 430I Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 BMW 430I has 7 complaints and 1 recall filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to coolant pump and water pump failures, often accompanied by coolant leaks and warning lights. Other complaints include seatbelt warning alerts occurring despite buckled seatbelts and engine overheating caused by coolant loss.
Common Issues
- Coolant pump failure. Vehicle loses motive power due to coolant pump issues, requiring replacement after initial failure and prior recall repair.
- Water pump leaks. Owners find coolant leaking from the water pump with warning lights illuminated; dealers confirm need for water pump replacement. Some owners reference recall 24V608000 but are excluded by VIN.
- Coolant leaks. Unknown liquid leaks under parked vehicles, accompanied by coolant warning lights prompting dealer diagnoses of water pump leaks.
- Engine overheating. Coolant loss from a broken disconnect coupling on the cylinder head causes engine overheating, damaging the engine and impairing acceleration, creating a safety risk on highways.
- Seatbelt alert malfunction. The seatbelt warning alert and noise activate even when seatbelts are properly buckled.
One recall affects a safety component related to the front seat belts. It involves a potential defect in the Emergency Locking Retractors within the front seat belt assemblies.
Recalls
- Front seat belts. NHTSA recall 17V507000 affects 67 vehicles due to Emergency Locking Retractors potentially having incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism housings. The defect may cause the seat belt to fail to restrain occupants in a crash, increasing injury risk. BMW will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies at no charge. The recall began October 13, 2017.
Owners dealing with ongoing coolant system failures or unresolved safety recalls may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a legal professional familiar with consumer protection and lemon law can provide guidance on available options.
2018 BMW 430I Summary
2018
Model Year
7
Total Complaints
1
Total Recalls
67
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 BMW 430I
67 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, and M4 convertible vehicles. The Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) within the front seat belt assemblies may have been produced with incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism housings.
Risk: If the vehicle has an incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism, the seat belt may not restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Complaints
2018 BMW 430I
ID: 2120152ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 430I. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for routine service, and the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the water pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. The low coolant level warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,690.
2018 BMW 430I
ID: 2120151ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 430I. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for routine service, and the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the water pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. The low coolant level warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,690.
2018 BMW 430I
ID: 2118071ENGINE
Disconnect coupling on cylinder head broke caused loss of coolant from engine. Overheated my Car damaged the engine and the car did accelerate when I was crossing a highway almost causing a collision
2018 BMW 430I
ID: 2084760SEAT BELTS
Seatbelt alert pops up and noise sounds even when seatbelt is already buckled
2018 BMW 430I
ID: 2074603ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that there was an unknown liquid leaking underneath the vehicle. The coolant warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was a leak in the water pump and that the water pump needed to be replaced. The contact researched and became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling; Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
2018 BMW 430I
ID: 2074602ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 430I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that there was an unknown liquid leaking underneath the vehicle. The coolant warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was a leak in the water pump and that the water pump needed to be replaced. The contact researched and became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling; Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
2018 BMW 430I
ID: 2056346ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 430I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was driven to a local parking lot and then to the residence. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant pump failure. The contact was informed that the coolant pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the coolant pump was previously replaced and covered under an unknown recall repair a year prior to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.